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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
START ROAD WORK IN SOUTH
Al States Now Actively Engaged In
Improving Highways for Better
Transportation.

Road construction. which has been
suspended or partly suspended In
every part of the South since tho
United States entered the war, is re.
sumIng In all southern states on a
far greater scale than ever before In
the history of that section Of the coun-
try.
In Virginia. West Virginia and
Kentucky the work of making per.
manent and new highways cannot get
fun swing during the winter season.
hut extensive preparations are under
way In these states for intense activ-
ify In the spring. In the balance of
the southern states where as good
work can be done In the winter as In
the summer, big starts have already
Teen made. Great activity Is reported
In Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
Afuhau orloju.

Afghan historians date their peoples
beginnings to King Saul and refer to
them as Children Of Israel, q theory
that may have gained popular accept
ance because of the AfghaK's Semitic
appearance. but 1t is not generally
credited by ethnologists. Afghan 1T
erature is rich in poetry, mostly war
epics and love lyrics. All but tho
mountain kafirs are Monammedan.
and they cling to.a pagan belief In
which are blended faint suggestions OF
old mythologies and ancient re-
ligions. National Geographic Society
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

square inches of foundation, In which
case It would be necessary for the
foundation to take care Ct practically
the entire distribution Of the load. On
the other hand. q monolithic pave
ment, in which the individual units are
we'll bonded together, might distribute
the wheel loads to obviate all necessity
Of further distribution by the founda-
tion, and II adequate drainage were
provided and there were no danger Of
heaving Of subgrades. the foundation
might be omitted entirely.
The heaviest vehicle that ordinarily
has passed over public highway
heretofore Is the 15-ton traction en-.
gine. Such engines are SO designed
that the rear axle carries about two.
thirds of the total weight which ar
rangement gives concentrated pres
sure on the road surface of about five
tons under each rear wheel. The use
Of much heavier equipment is in sight,
however, and unless some regulations
be passed to prohibit 1t. the occur
renee Of ten-ton. or even heavier mo.
tortrucks. may become common on
highways adjacent to large cities or
between large centers that are only a
few miles apart.
In assuming the maximum wheel
lond for any particular road a reason
able allowance should be made for fu-
ture increase. Since motortrucKs have
come into use there has been con-
stant tendency TO increase both their
rates Of speed and the loads they carry,
and 1t Is probable that this tendency
will continue. Furthermore. many
roads not now subjected to motor
truck traffic will attract such traffic
after they are improved. and this pos
sibility always should be considered.
Increase In the volume Of traffic also
may be an important factor
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
Mystjcat Numbera.

Poor puss is as notoriously hard TO
kill as weasel. which no doubt gave
rise to the popular attribution of nine
lives to her. Shakespeare knew of the
saying, as witness this dialogue from
Romeo and Juliet What woultlst
thou have with me?' Good king Of
cats, nothing but one OF your nine
lives" Nine was an old mystical mum,
ber--five and three we're the others
three represents n perfect unity twice
three is the perfect dual; thrice three
is the perfect plural" says Brewers
Dictionary Of Phrase and Fable.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

The Position That the Jack should
Have for Proper Brake Adjustment
one brake band at time. BY turning
the wheel over with the hands the
proper brake adjustments are easily
made.
Count the number Of clicks In the
jack as Il. il operated for each wheel.
and compare them. The wheel requir.
Ing the most clicks on the Jack until
the wheel cannot ie turned by hand
must have Its brake bands frightened
to equalize them.-P. p. Avery. In
Popular Science Monthly Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
JOSEPH W. SMITH,
First Lieutenant, f16th Infantry.

Lieutenant Smith was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry In action near
st. Baussant, France, September II,
1918. Finding that his platoon would
be under heavy fire from six enemy
machine guns In crossing the Rupt de
Mad, Lieutenant Smith plunged into
the stream ahead Of his men, and
crossing to the opposite bank, exposed
himself to fire from the guns in order
to ascertain their exact location. He
then led his men In a flank attack on
the enemy position, capturing the guns
and nineteen Germans, this officer him
self carrying rifle and using 1t with
telling effect. Lieutenant Smiths
quick judgment and disregard for per-
sohal safety enabled the entire line to
advance without being separated from
Its barrage. His mother, Mrs. Rita L.
Smith. lives in Austin, Tex.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

The great enemy Of youthfuIness ID
the drying-up process, and this 70 why
we should not only keep as much as
possible with the young. But should
enter into their Joys, their El9ys. with
zest and enthusiasm. We should romp
and play with them. interest onrselves
In the things that delight them, In
stead OF pushing children away from
US and restraining them all the time.
regarding them as nuisance and q
bore
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
CDNQuESIOE IHEA!R
AERIAL SERVICE FOR PAssEN-
GERS, MAIL AND MERCHANDISE.
B|ROMEN MEET NEXT MONTH
Big Convention Of Pan-Anerican Aeve+
nauts viii Stimulate Enlistments
In the U. s. Air Service.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, win be-
the Mecca for large gathering OF
American men. and representatives OF
foreign countries. who will be at
tracted by the first Pan-American
Aeronautics Convention, which meets
there in May.
Captain Charles ]. Glidden, OF tho
U. s. Air Service, Military Aeronau-
tics, now stationed In the administra-
tive department Of the United States
Flying School. southerfield, Georgia.
says:
The Pan American Aeronauticr
Convention and exhibition to be held
at Atlantic City during the month Of
May will bring to the attention of tho
American people the wonderful pro-
gress Of aviation. The work Of air
craft during the war establishes It's
practicability for commercial uses and
insures the creation In this country of
a complete aerial service, connecting
all cities and towns for the transpor-
tatiop Of persons, mail and merchan-
disc.
Before the close OF 1920 conti-
IDENTIFY predict this service will be IN
full operation, with extensions to an
countries on this hemisphere. In the
United States trunk lines will be es.
tablished across the country which
will place every city and town within
six hours from some twenty-fpur dis
tributing points Once created and
in operation our extensive coast line
could be put under complete protec-
tion from any possible invasion. Thou
sands Of college trained aviators in and
out Of the service are now waiting TO
join In the operation OF an aerial
service.
"The government calls for fifteen
thousand men to enlist in air service
for one or three years time. This Is
bound TO receive quick response, AZ,
here 10 an opportunity for mon to be
Immediately assigned to duty In tho
service and Of the number who enlist
those who pass certain examinations
will b. given flying and balloon pilot
Ing instruction. This liberal offer II
equivalent TO one or three years.
college course In aeronautics. and one
| may become expert in all branches Of
aviation. and II qualified non-c0in-
missioned or even q commissioned Of.
flcer. In addition to regular pay. cloth
ing. quarters and rations, extra pay
begins with Instructions to operate
the aircraft. As the number Of men
wanted IL limited to fifteen thousand
for the entire country. quick applica-
ton to the nearest recruiting officer
will be necessary before the privilege
is withdrawn.
Everybody directly and Indirectly
interested in aviation should attend
the Atlantic City convention and exit
bition in order to keep abreast with
the times and become familiar with
tho development Of aircraft for do
Tense and commercial uses and wit
ness the demonstrations OF the world i
greatest airplane aviators, who will
fly. and balloon pilots sail TO. the At
lantic air port from all lover the
country" sNt
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
FIRM FOUNDATION FOR ROADS
Aim to Distribute Pressure Due to
Wheels Concentrated on Sur
face-look to Future.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The purposes Of foundation are to
aid In distributing the pressure due to
wheel loads concentrated on the road
surface, so that the intensity Of pres
sure on the subgrade will not exceed
a safe unit-bearing power, and also to
prevent. IL possible, the crust Of the
road from being disturbed by the up
ward pressure of the subgrade due to
the action of frost. ground water. or
other disturbing influence. In the case
Of pavement consisting of compare
lively small blocks, such as vitrified
brick. bonded to each other very slight
iy or not at all, an entire wheel load
might be concentrated on only a few
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

chine gun fire. With two other SOL
diers Seibert charged machine gun
emplacement in advance of their COM
paDy, he himself killing one Of the en-
emy with shotgun. and capturing
two others. In this encounter he was
wounded, but he nevertheless contin-
ued In action, and when withdrawal
was ordered he returned with the last
unit, assisting wounded comrade.
Later in the evening he volunteered
and carried in wounded until he faint
ed from exhaustion. His father. George
Seibert, lives In Salinas, Cal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
JOHN CALVIN WARD,

Private, Company D, nth Infantry.
Private Ward was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for conspicu'
Gus gallantry ia action near Estrees,
France. October 8, 1918. During an
advance Private Wards company was
held up by machine gun which was
enfilading the line. Accompanied by a
non-commissioned officer, he advanced
against this position and succeeded In
reducing the nest by killing three and
capturing seven Of the enemy and their
guns. His mother. Mrs. Laura Ward.
lives In Morristown, Tenn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
HERNIA DAVIS,
Private Company !, tf3th
Infantry.

Private Davis, whose home Is with
his mother ut Big Lake, Ark, won the
Distinguished Service Cross for un-
usual bravery In action at Molleville
farm, France, October 10, 1918. While
acting as company runner Private
Davis single-handed attacked a Ger
man machine gun nest which was
hnrassing the left flank Of the company
and preventing Its advance. He
killed four Of the enemy and captured
the gun. thus allowing the company to
continue forward.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

II Was a difficult task to select
from the thousands of acts of un-
usual bravery performed by Ameri-
can soldiers in France feD that
stood out above all Others. General
Pershings staff undertook the task,
however, so that the most ercep-
tional cases might be gicen the pub
hcity they deserve. Below are the
stories of the feats that won for some
of the American fighters the coveted
Distinguished Service Cross.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
FITTING A NEW cARBuREToR
Care Should Be Taken That There 10
No looseness TO Cause vlbra-
tIon and Broken Fian0e.

In fitting a new carburesor be sure
that there Is no looseness to cause VI
bration, because II there Is a broken
fiange will he the inevitable result.
II vibration is present a small iron
bracket should be Installed from nut
on the engine frame TO the instrument
to steady II. also taking the strain on
the intake pipe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
ADJUSTMENT OF FOOT BRAKE
Position shown In illustration That
Jack Should havs-Work Can
BE Done Single handed.

To adjust automobile foot brakes
single-handed jack up the rear wheels,
one side at time. while setting the
band on each wheel; then, with a
block against the seat panel and a
jack placed In as shown to force the
pedal down. turn the wheel and the
screws on 4 brake band, adjusting Il
to the proper tension. Make both
brake tensions equal. Take up easily
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
BERGER LEMAN,
Private, Company II. 1s2nd Infa

Private, Company Y. 1s2nd Infantry.
Private Leman was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry In action near
Consenvoye, France, October o, 1918
When his company reached point
within 100 yards Of Its objective. to
which 1t was advancing under terrific
machine gun fire. Private Leman vol
unfairly and unaided, made his way
forward. after all others had taken
shelter from the direct fire of an en-
emy machine gun. He crawled to q
flank position Of the gun and after
killing or capturing the entire crew
turned the machine gun on the re-
treating enemy. His mother. Mrs
Anna Leman. lives in Chicago.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
Pressure Of Water.

The pressure OF water per sluaro
inch is .433 pounds per foot OF head
A fethom being six feet the pressure
per square inch at five fathoms would
be 1899 pounds, at ten fathoms 2S.S8
pounds. at fifteen fathoms 39.S7
pounds, and at twenty fathoms 61.Ss
pounds.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
WILBUR z. coLvER,
Sergeant, Company A, 1st Y. 8. En-
Uineers


For conspicuous gallantry in action
near verdun, France, October o. 1918,
Sergt. Colver was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross. Volunteer
ing, with two other soldiers, to lO-
cate machine gun nests, Sergt. Col
yer advanced on the hostile positions
to a point where he was half sur.
rounded by the nests, which were In
ambush. He killed the gunner Of one
gun with captured German grenade
and then turned this gun on the other
nests, silencing all Of them before he
returned to his platoon. He was later
killed In action. Sergt. Colver lived
with his father, William H. Cover
at 202 Helen avenue, South Ozone,
L. L, N. Y. W
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
RICHARD n. HILTON,

Sergeant, Company N, 11sth Infantry.
Sergt. Hilton was decorated for con-
spicuOus gallantry at Brancourt,
France. October IL. 1918. While Sergt.
Hilton's company was advancing
through the village Of Brancourt, 1t was
held up by intense enfilading fire from
q machine gun. Discovering that the
fire came from machine gun nest
In shell hole at the edge of the town,
Sergt. Hilton. accompanied by few
other soldiers, but well In advance
Of them, pressed on toward this posi-
ton, firing with his rife until his am
munition was exhausted, and then with
his pistol, killing six Of the enemy and
capturing ten. In the course Of this
daring exploit, Sergt. Hilton received
a wound from bursting shell which
resulted in the loss Of his arm. Sergt.
Hilton's home is at Westville, s. G.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
CHARLES o. PRiEsT,
Chaplain, sssth infantry.

Chaplain Priest (deceased) was dec.
grated for extraordinary hercism in
action near Les HUT Chemins, France,
September 20. 1918. Chaplain Priest
disregarded personal danger BY going
six hundred yards beyond the front
line, and with the aid Of soldier. car
rying back Z wounded man to shelter.
Chaplain Priests home was at ~
N,arfh IA HaIIa atrlet ChicaGoh ~.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
HARRY GROVER o'coNNoR,
Sergeant, Headquarters petaehmen,
Personnel Office, 18th Division.


Personnel Office, 18th Division.
Sergt. O'Connor was decorated for
conspicuous bravery In action near st.
Juvicn. France, October 10, 1918.
Sergt. O'Connor volunteered and went
from hiS division headquarters to one
Of the regiments in line to obtain much
needed information and to arrange for
liaison. He covered the distance Of
six kilometers through shell Are three
times before the unit was found; and,
while returning with the information,
was seriously wounded by shell
which mortally wounded two com
panions. He gave water and first aid
to the two men and dragged himself
down the road until he met soldier
whom he sent for an ambulance. After
reaching the hospital and having his
wounds dressed, he left the hospital
without the knowledge Of the attend
ants and delivered the information to
his division headquarters In person.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
SMALL BRUSH is HANDY TOOL
Easy 70 Get At Spring Leaves and
Other Inaccessible Parts Of
AutomobIls.

A small brush. say nve Inches long,
with stiff bristles, may be made into
an exceedingly useful tool by screw
Ing It on the end Of d handle perhaps
a foot and half long. With this
brush It ID easy to clean on spring
leaves and to get At other parts that
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
A shoetIns Fish.

A shooting nsh In the East Indies
has : hollow cylindrical beak. when
II SECS . ny on plants that grow In
shallow streams Il elects q sirgle drop
Of water. which knocks the ~ into
the tide.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
LLOYD N. sEIsERr.
Sergeant Company ?. se4th
Infantry.

Sergeant Seibert was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for con-
spicuous gallantry In action near Ep-
knoxville. France. September 20. 1913.
Suffering from illness, Sergeant Sei-
bert remained with his platoon and led
his ne9 With the highest courage and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
SIDNEY HoLzEMAN,
Private, Machine Gun ca, ts2nd In.
fantry.

Private Holzeman was decorated for
extraordinary heroIsm In action In the
Bois de Toret. France. October 10,
1913. After six runners had been killed
or wounded in attempts to get through
heavy shell fire with an important mes
sage from the regimental commander
Of the 39th infantry to the regimental
commander Of the Goth infantry, Pri.
vate Holzeman, with Private James ].
Snyder. responded to a call for volun'
teers. and succeeded In delivering the
message.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
MATEJ kocAK.
Sergeant, Company c, 6th Regiment
u. 8. M. C


Sergeant Kocak (deceased) won the
Distinguished Service Cross for gal
lantry in action near Soissons, France,
July 18. 1913. When tae advance Of
his battalion was checked by a hid.
den machine gun nest. Sergeant Ko-
cak went forward alone. unprotected
by covering fire from his own men,
and worked In between the German
positions In the face of fire from enemy
covering detachments. Locating the
machine gun nest, he rushed II, and.
with his bayonet drove of the crow.
Shortly after this Sergeant Kocak or
ganized 25 French colonial soldiers.
who had become separated from their
company and led them in attacking
another machine gun nest, which was
also put out Of action.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

For short distance the salmon 10
the swiftest swimmer Of al fish, Il
can travel at The rate Of 70 uiles ~
hour.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22

Two little girls. dressed alike. en-
tered . store. when the man coming
= vtat On them said: Are you III
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-05-22
THOMAS E. o'sHEA,

Corporal. N. q. Co., 1o7th Infantry.
Corp. O'Shea was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for conspicu-
Gus gallantry In action near LIE Cate
let, France. September 70. 1913. Be
coming separated from their platoon
by smoke barrnge. Corp. O'Shea. with
two other soldiers, took cover in .
shell hole well within the enemy lines.
Upon hearing a call for help from an
American tank, which had become dis
abJed thirty yards from them, the
three soldiers left their shelter and
started toward the tank, under heavy
fire from German machine guns and
trench mortars. In crossing the fire.
swept area, Corp. O'Shea was mortally
wounded and died of his wounds short
ly afterward. He lived in Summit.
N. ].
New Britain herald., 1919-09-02
GROCERS TO MEET,
Sugar Situation Will Be Discussed at
 Chamber of Commerce..

This evening at the chamber of comm cree the Grocers' association will hold a special meeting. President CoWlislhaW asks that every member be there promptly at 8 o'clock. Mat ters of importance regarding the sugar situation in the city will be dis cussed and acted upon and the opin- ion of every grocer is desired.
 The Grocers' participation in the big celebration will also be decided and a report of the committee given. There are six or seven women grocers who have made applications for mem berships and action will be taken re- garding them. It goes without say ing that if the women proprietors take hold with the grocers that the organization will eventually include every grocer in the city
New Britain herald., 1919-09-02
CITY ITEMS.

|nith Bus. school opens Sept. 2. dvt.
 turing the month of August 84 ar were made by the police depart lt
 ev William A. Downey, formerly urate at St. Marys church, who been i'll for over a year, will soon he his duties at the church, it announced Sunday. meetirg g of the Holy Family cir will be held Wednesday evening t. Mary's hall at 8 o'clock to make lngements for an outing to be held he playgrounds. A large attend D is requested.
 he. Vacation club of the New Brit Eational bark opened for mem bhip today. Join now.-advt. Ers. John Radil of "A Liberty street entertain the members of the ky Rebecca lodge, Thursday after h. Tn case of rain the meeting be held Friday. Everyone is re- ted to bring a lunch. he Ladies Aid departm ent of the Baptist church will meet in the fcn pariOTS WeulSSudy dlLSI1loOI 80 o'clock.
 ke Daughters of Isabella will meet B6 Main street tonight at o'clock. nith Bus. school opens Sept. 2. dvt. 4djutant and Mrs. filling of Worces- will conduct the services at the kion Army hall, 68 West Main
 Wednesday evening at 8 ok. ------
 6 Wouen's Home and Foreign Gionary society of the English herap church will meet Wednes- nstsrnoon at 2:30 at the home of Albert Carswell of 63O West street.
 andra lodge, No. 24, l. o. D. of
 rge will hold it's regular busi-
 Meeting Wednesday evening in
 hall Every member is re-
 ] to attend.
 fert F. Anderson, 115 Dwight
 resumes violin teaching Sep
 8. Tel. 1145-4.-advt.
 h Bus. school opens Sept. ? |dnesday, Sept. 3, the half hol- will be observed as usual and will continue through Wednesday,
 24th.
 iano lessons, F. F. Harmon, Room Booths block. Studio open daily
 b. m, also Mon. and Sat even
 RhOne-ad dVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-02
GOOD TEMPLARS
 ELECT OFFICERS
Scandinavian Grand Lodge Holds Two Days Convention in This City,
 Plan Educational Program.

About 100 delegates of the scandi- navian grand lodge of the Independ- ent Order of Good Templars were present at the state convention held in this city Sunday and yesterday. The Templars decided at ther meetings to continue along temperance education- al lines after the prohibition question is finally disposed of.
 Sealers of Weights and Measures Carl A. Carlso of this city and Oscar Olson of Bridgeport were the principal speakers at the session on Sunday eve- ming.
 The following officers were elected by the order for the ensuing year:
 Grand Chief Templar-August Bro- din, New Britain.
 Vice Grand Chief mplar-Fred Timour, Hartford.
 Counselor-Eric Westberg, New Britain.
 Secretary Alfred Abrahamson, Hartford. ---------
 Treasurer-Victor Olson, Nauga- tuck.
 Chief of Study Course - Joseph Landquist, Bridgeport.
 Chief of Juvenile Tenples-Mrs. August Brodin, New Britain.
 Representative to International Convention in Copenha gen, Sweden, in 1920-Joseph LandQuist of Bridge port.
 Representative to Supreme Temple Convention at Brooklyn, N. Y, 1920-- Severin Johnson of New Britain, Jos eph Landquist of Bridgeport; Carl A. Carlson of New Britain.