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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
AMERICANS NOT IN
 |. FAVOR DESTROYING GERMAN WARSH|PS
Opinion Is That Vessels Should Be Stripped and Sold for Junk to the
 Highest Bidders
By Associated Press

Washington, February 2l.-Authori- tative opinion of American naval off cials apparently is definitely crystal lized against any proposal to sink the surrendered German fleet An outline obtained today of the views held here pointed out that such a course would represent sheer economic waste for which there could be no excuse.
 At the same time, however, Ameri- can naval opinion is equally positive, 1t is said, the vessels should not be re- tained. but stripped of all valuable tit- tfngs and sold for junk to the highest bidders. Suggestions that they be kept for service and distributed among the powers associated against Germany. met with the statement that this would not be done in any case.
 Reports from London that American and British naval opinion was in agreement that submarines should be banned entirely as a weapon of naval warfare were confirmed The two great naval powers were stated to have agreed that submarine warfare of any kind and the construction of subma- rines should be outlawed. French nav al opinion agrees on the soundness of this view. it is. said, but is wholly pes- simistic as to the possibility of enforc. ing such rule of warfare and there fore doubts the wisdom of enunciat- ing it.
 As to gas warfare. the position of the United States is already known. General March, chief of staff recently told congressional committees that TO chemical warfare service had been pro- vided for in the army organization be- cause it had been definitely deter mined not to continue gas warfare. The only element of that development of the great war to be preserved in the American army. he said, would be the defensive equipment such as masks and research section to keep up with what other nations may do in develop ing gas projectors or shells for of fensive use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ATTENTION SOLDIERS

Many discharged soldiers are returning home with hand-knit woolen socks whict have never been worn and for which they now have no use If they will bring or send them to Red Cross headquarters to help fill out our present quota their
 cooperation will be appreciated. All the chapters allotment of yarn has been given out to lSnitters and the return of completed socks from every name on the record book is eagerly awaited by Mrs. Lewis Underwood, chairman of the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
RedCrossBul
LAYETTE DISPLAY

In the store window at the corner be- meath the Red Cross rooms, there is ex- hibited a sample layette such as we are making now for the bereft and homeless babes of the war-scarred coun tries. ruddy checked Scotch woman stood looking at it yesterday and. as she turned to go up to the supply de- partment she said to herself, half aloud T wouldna be a woman if I didnaH Truly no one in whose heart the inn pulses of a real woman beat can thini. of the pinched and shivering little ones there without being moved to help. Ii every woman thought of them the Bir- mingham chapter would go over the top of its quota in one week, If one of these pitiful. i'll nourished. scantily-clad chtl- dren came before our eyes right here every one would reach out to do some thing for it. The Lord gave us ina gination that we might bridge distances Would it not be shame for us to let the ease and comfort of our protected lives grow into a high wall over which our minds eyes could not see the needs of the small sons and daughters of those men whose suffering saved America from the Hun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
BRITISH HAVE ALL
 bOLSHEV|K PLANS FOR PRESENT YEAR
Information on Expected Accomplishments and Mil itary Strength Con-
 tained in Document
By Associated Press

London, February 27.-What is pur- ported to be copy of the full military plans of the bolshevilSi in Russia during 1919 has come into the possession of the British government. It gives inter esting information, on what the bolsheviki hoped to accomplish and an idea of their strength in the light of what bas hap pened up to this time.
 One of the principal offensives was planned for the Archangel front where the results up to the present are we'll known. 1t is indicated, however, that the bolshevik are massing troops there for greater effort later. They plan to maintain only a defensive force on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
MAY GIVE WILLIAMS RECESS APPOINTMENT

Washington, February N-(SpeclaL) While the President, approached on the subject, has refrained from intimatins that he will give John Skelton Williams Comptroller of the Treasury a recess ap- pointment it is confidently believed that he will do so.
 The appointment has been reported py the banking committee with recommenda- ton to the Senate that it be confirmed. The unfortunate part of the situation IS that such action was taken by strictly party vote, the democrats standing TOT Williams, and the republicans agaihst him.
 With the republicans, led by Senator Weeks. a banker of Boston, determined to defeat Williams, it is apparent that his confirmation cannot be forced prior to adjournment, March 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Mrs. Hutcheson Honored

Hartselle. February 27.-(Special) ) Mrs. Oran Hutcheson. one of Birming. hams beautiful young matrons, whd is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. T. Stew art. was the honoree at theatre party given by Mrs. M. F. Swift Thursday evening. Those enjoying Mrs. Swift's hospitality were: Mrs. Gran Hutche- son, Mrs. w. T. Stewart. Mrs. R. w. Be- teler Mrs. P. w. Barclift, Mrs. J. A. Hartselh Mrs. S. F. Orr. Mrs. Fred Sherill. Mrs. c. I. Lee, Miss Ruby Bo- ger, Miss Corine Doss. Miss Mary Ol- ney. Miss Elsie Pucket, Miss Irene Doss, Miss Ruby Stewart and Miss Elizabeth Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
DEADLY WORK OF
 BIG NAVY GUNS

Washington, February 2L-(Speciall During the last days of fighting, Amer jeans used on land 14-inch guns of the navy. These big batteries were com manded by Rear Admiral C. F. Plunkett. The last shot was timed to fall within the German lines one minute before Il o'clock. November H.
 Regarding the work of these guns, Ad- miral Plunkett. in a report to the navy department, says:
 l. ''The shell craters were remarkable for their uniform size and great extent One shot was sufficient completely to wreck a railroad of three tracks for a distance of at least 100 yards, tearing
 up the rails, shattering the ties, and blowing up an enormous crater in the roadbed. Traffic was stopped completely not only during the firing but for lo
 hours, on an average, after firing hao cea Sed.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Americans to Release
 800 German Prisoners
ax A..ocissed Pres

Paris. February 27.-Eight hundred GerEran prisoners captured by the Americans are about to be released from the prison camp at St. Pierre De Corps, near Tours. All the men come from Alsace or Lorraine and are the first captives from the German army to be released by the allies. %
 By agreement with the French gov ernment the repatriated men will not be reouireH to submit to military law bending the signing of the peace treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
IA Whisky Launches
 Seized at Memphis
sv A.sscI...a Press

Memphis. Tenn. February 21-FOur- teen gasoline launches, valued at ap- proximately s3O0.0C0 which are al lered to have been used in illegal liauor traffic along the Mississippi river. were seized by the United States marshal here today. It was stated that the boats were not registered at the customs office and the identity of the owners is not known. Tn the event the owners appear. federal officials state. they will be prosecuted and if ownership is not claimed the boats will be sold at auction and the pro- ceeds turned over to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Noted Humorist Dead
By Associated Press'

Memphis. Tenn. February 27.-Pet- CT Tracy a resident of Memphis for more than 10 years and widely known in Tennessee and other southern states as a humorist and impromptu speaker, died at local hospital today Mir, Tracey was S5 years old. and for i number of years conducted a print ine establishment here His death was due to a stroke of paralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SOLDIERS SAFE

Can you imagine curfew law en- forced in Paris? A military order calls for the arrest on any enlisted man of the American expeditionary force or any Red Cross worker found on the streets after g o'clock without a pass. These passes must certify that his spe- cially named duties require him to pc outside his proper quarters after o'clock or indicate the limits of time between which he may be out and the purpose as "to attend (specified) theatre, to dlne with friends (address specified.)" Verify our boys are safe even in gay Paree!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Propagandists Active
 in Latin-America
ev A.,.e;s..s Pres,

Washington, February 21.-Con- tinued activity of German propagan- dists in Latin America was indicated in dispatches today from Mexico City and Bolivia. One report to the state department told of the publication and circulation of stories regarding an em- bargo by the United States on ship ments to and from Latin-American countries. characterized by the depart ment as entirely false. Another dis patch related to publication of state ment that 35.ooo German girls had been ordered into France to aid in the re- population of that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
oe"i 1S l30. DEGREE UNDETER-

Total .......'... ........... 1303 WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETER- MINED
 CORPORALS Ramsey. Russell T., Geiger, Ala Sidall. Jay K, Phoenix, Ala.
 PRIVATES Thornton, Brown M., Birmingham, Ala, Finley, Ursa. Blue Mountain, Ala. Martin, Charlie, Maplesville, Ala
 WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
 SERGEANTS Pitts, William, Bells Mills. Ala Stinnett, Carls, Athens, Ala PUgh, William M, Red Bay, Ala.
 CORPORALS Allen, Charles C., Ashland, Ala. Pounds. Willie E., Clanton, Ala.
 PRIVATES McDougle, Nathaniel C., Sampson, Ala Johnson, Essie, Birmingham, Ala Pearce. George, Pickensvilie, Ala. Tolar, Henry L., Pansey, Ala. BledSowe, Sebe, Tanner, Ala McGriff. John w., Edwardsville, Ala. Merrill James C., Andalusia, Ala Morrison, Grover, Clayton, Ala O'Neal. Robert, Birmingham, Ala. Williams, John, uniontown, Ala Cannon, Robert, Camden, Ala. Arledge. William, Attalia, Ala. Brown, Leon NJ. North Birmingham, Ala. CLong, Charlie L., Eufaula, Ala Scott, Joe. Millers Ferry, Ala. Ward, Joseph, Yolande, Ala. Williams, Herbert E.. Vance, Ala Sharpe~ John C., Buffalo, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTORS
 ARE RETIJRNING MONEY

Washington, February 2I-tSpeciaiJ According to a statement emanating from the treasury department, conscfen- tious objectors released from Fort LeaV enworth, are returning their salary chechs to the department.
 The obiectors to war declare that it vvould not be consistent for them 10 refuse to render military service, ana then accept pay for service which they did not render.
 Up to the present time, $6ooo have been returned, and the checks are still coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SOI.DIER DOING HIS BIT

The young soldier-composer who wrote: "rd like to be a colonel with an eagle on my shoulder, but I'd rather be pri- vate with chicken on my knee,' has a new song entitled 'At the A. R. c. Can teen" He is Private Clarence Gaskill from Philadelphia, and he makes regular rounds of 80 American hospitals in France to help cheer his fellow convalescents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
s5.ooo PIECES TO BE MADE

In Wednesdays paper our sewing al- lotment was mistakenly quoted as 3oOo pieces. It should have been written 35,- 000-iust the difference of cipher, mere nothing! Thirty-five thousand, and in one week exactly one-seventh of the quantity was given out to be made. It is hoped that the other six-sevenths of the working members will take thei. share at once so that Jefferson county may carry on the good name it has won in war times for prompt and excellent returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
BRYAN SUFFERING
 FROM SEVERE COLD

washingtOn, February 2L-SSpecidi' William Jennings Bryan, former Secre- tary of State, has been confined to ms bed since last Saturday. He Is sufier fng from a deep seated cold, thought Ill the beginning to be influenza
 E.. c. Dinwiddie of the Anti-saiooH league, has been MT. Bryan's sole con stant attendant. MT. Dinwiddie states the former cabinet officer to De s'eauiiS t,,,nroving. though not as yet out of dan- ger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
CARTER GLASS TARGET s FOR SUFFRAGE REQUEST

kSWashington, February 27.-(Special) yChrter Glass, Secretary of the Treasury,
 has received notice from New York that he will be formally requested to resign ythe- vice presidency of the National Anti
 Buffragist organization of which Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Little Stories Of the
 DayFrox1 Washington
Rx HIGH W. ROBERTS

Jafnes Wadsworth, wife of the senior sen- ator from New York, is head. The request will be made by the Wom- ans City club of New York. This club
 considers incongruous the anti-suffra ge attitude of the secretary and his appeal to the women of the country to support the next Liberty Loan drive The friends of the secretary think thar the women of New York have let him off light" It is pointed out that they | might have asked him to resign his cabinet portfolio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WHAT PRICESl

While we are watching the market quotations to see eggs priced at 30 cents per dozen they are, being sold in Tur- key at 30 cents apiece. Milk is 90 cents a pint there, butter A a pound and sugar that two army officers stopped overnight at a hotel and had to pay $235 for din- ner, lodging and breakfast. What do you suppose they had to give the hat boy?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Chattanooga Bank Clearings

Chattanooga. Tenn, February 27. Local bank clearings for the week end- ing today totalled $4.seo. 739.9e. as com- responding week last year. or an in- crease of $401.541.Ss for the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
HOME SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Anyone who can advise as to tnc whereabouts of Henry Rush. colored, Will please communicate with the home serv- ice section of the American Red Cross 2s5 Brown Marx building. Phone Main 6539
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

To Cure Habitual Constipation
 Take "LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' reg ularly for 14 to 2l days. A Syrup Tonic Laxative. Pleasant to Take COG. It Regulates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SECTION THREE

The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of the Ameri. . can expeditionary forces:
 Wounded, degree undetermined ..... 161 Wounded slightly ...ls.................. 66
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
loAal ..'...''..... ...-..................... S5 WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETER- MINED. PREVIOUSLY REPORT ED MISSING IN ACTION

Gottieh, Benjamin. Mobile, Ala RETURNED TO DUTY, PREVIOUS
 LY REPORTED MISSING IN AC-
 TION PRIVATE Cooper, Joe w., New Hope. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
OFFICIAL REPORT OF ALABAMA MEN
 IN CASUALTY LIST
SECTION ONE
: SECTION TWO

The following casualties are reported eN the commanding general of the Ameri. can expeditionary forces:
 Killed in action ................ Died from wounds s.. Died from accident and other causes. Ii Died of disease ...........X s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY

CORPORALS Horton. Birge, Albertville, Ala McGregor, Russell M., Citronelle, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SECTION FOITR

The following casualties are reported oy the commanding general of the Ameri- can evolutionary forces
 Wounded, degree undetermined ., 511 wounded slightly ........................ 792
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-10-03
PROTIVIN.

J. J. Kutina and J. Kuchar returned
Monday to their home at Manly after
visit here with relatives.
Fred Lukes, Frank Fisher and Mr..
Chipera were business callers in De.
corah Monday.
Frank Zeman came home from Inde-
pendence last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Mikesh were
at Cresco Monday.
A baby boy arrived at the Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Shores home last week.
Congratulations.
Sisters of St. Francis attended mass
in SpillviIle Sunday.
Clara Mikesh is attending school at
Cresco.
Mrs. Barbara Polansky, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Horky were business callers in
Cresco Friday.
August Lukes left for Iowa City
Thursday to resume bis studies at the
Iowa State University.
Emma Kovarik of Cresco is visiting
at home.
Quite few from here attended the
picnic at Granger, last week Wednes-
day.
Rev. Rudolph Lakomy assisted Rev.
Broz with services in Spillville Sunday,
St. Wencescleus day.
Mrs. Albert Milota went to Cedar
Rapids Friday.
Benjamin Bouska, wife and their two
children of Schley visited here Sunday.
Albert Matousek of Rock Island and
Stella Horky Of this place were mar
ried by Speaker Jos. J. Hsjek at Cedar
Rapids, Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 1919.
They will make their home at Rock
Island where the groom 10 employed.
Mrs. Chss. Tuchek, Thresa Pecinov-
sky, Stella, Mary and Joseph Moudry
autoed to Cresco Wednesday of last
week.
Emma Mrachek. Rose and James
Milots loft by auto for Cedar Rapids,
Sunday to attend the Kabela- Milota
wedding which takes place Tuesday,
Sept. 3Oth.
The wedding of Joseph Svobods and
Celia Hovorks which takes place Mon
day, October 9Th was announced last
Sunday. /
John Junko was over from Lawler
Sunday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-10-03
PROTlVIN TATTLE TALE

Charles Tupy, Jr., came home from
Waterloo for q short visit.
w. M. Kalisek visited in Des hoines
few days last week.
Edythe Mikesh called in Cresco Fri.
day.
Laura Bouska is suffering with blood
poison in her hand.
Msyme Lukesh shopped in Cresco
Thursday.
Arthur Tupy and Frank Kinkor came
home from Grafton, N. D., reporting
bumper crops in that vicinity and ev'
cry thing o. X.
Georgins Skoda is attending school in
Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. }. Kalisek accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. James Malek
of Scbley motored to Waterloo last
week.
Mrs. Henen Lukes is visiting in Jack
son, MIMI, for the last few weeks.
Regina Holub of Cresco visited with
home folks over Sunday.
Mrs. John A. Bouska and children
visited in Oxford Junction few days last
week.
Edw. Kalisek motored to Cresct
Thursday.
Several from here attended the bal
game at AcIntlre Sunday. They claim
they had lovely trip returning home
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bouska &C
compsnied by Laura Bousks motoret
to Cresco Sunday.
James Cisar. Jr., made q trip to De
corah last week.
Edw. Tupy motored to Cresco Sun
day.
Joe Citek and Edw. Malek were seer
here Sunday enroute for Spillville.
John Zahasky was Calmar bust
ness caller Saturday.
Lizzie Pletka left for Cresco Monday.
Mrs. Anne Frey is visiting at the
Joseph Kovarik, Jr., home.
Protivin and Leroy crossed bats in
AcIntire Sunday. Protivin won.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-10-03

The Mite Society held "a trip around
the world" last Thursday which was
success both socially and financially
netting the ladies something over $40.
A party wss given for Mrs. Betsy
Bratrud Tuesday evening of which
more particulars will be given next
week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-10-03
SARATOGA

| SARAlOGA
Listen to the wedding bells that viii
ring in our Village next week.
MIR. and Mrs. Adam h empf are own
ers of new pianola pis~o player.
Mrs. Chas. Viebrock and baby Doris
were pleasant callers "t the Henry
Henning home on Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. Thomas Kakac was q visitor al
the Adam Kempf home on Monday af'
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Callahan and
two sons were Saratoga shoppers Wed
nesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Hans Witzke and child
rem autoed to Cresco Wednesday after
noon.
Orpha Miles and cousin Alice left for
Iowa City hospital Wednesday where
they will train for nurses. Their
mothers accompanied them for few
days.
Adolph Kakac and son Eddie were
callers in our Village Thursday after
noon.
Emil Zidlicky and Elsie Moses were
joy riding Thursday evening.
Mrs. Witzke, son Harold and daugh-
ter Mildred were pleasant visitors at
the Geo. Wallace home on Thursday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Chss. Viebrock
and children autoed to Riceville Satur-
day afternoon. Mrs. Will Bell accom-
panied them back.
Rowena Henning il visiting relatives
and friends after being absent five
years at Denver, Colo. She went
there for her health which she regain
ed rapidly and is now q nurse at that
hospital. We are all glad to see you
Rowens.
Anna Boeckenheur of Hawkeye, Ia,
is visiting at the Henry Henning home
and other relatives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zoback and son were
Saratoga shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Anna Stevenson is visiting in our
burg for few days.
Hans Witzke and Henry Henning
went to Waterloo to attend the dairy
show Saturday.
Mary Citek who has been working
near McIntire came home Saturday for
. few days.
Fred Panek spent Sunday at home.
MIR. end Mrs. Fred Vagts and son
John, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace and
baby Arthur were Sunday visitors 1T
the pare entail home.
Mrs. Wesley Moses, ST., md daugh-
ter Helen called at the Dedlc home on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Miles entertained
company Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Graham and baby
Euelyn, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Aberg
and daughter Helen, Mrs. Click and
three sons, Joe, Frank and Willie and
daughter Mary were Sunday callers At
the Aberg home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wallace enter
tanned company from Lone Rock, Wis.,,
for few days.
Mrs. Frank Dinger and her mother,
Mrs. Horejsi were Saratoga shoppers
afternoon.
Mrs. Chas. Viebrock and baby Doris
called at the Witzke home on Monday
evening.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-10-03

ana offering fifty Aberdeen Angus
Cows for sale, cows with calves by
side, or open heifer COWS rebred to Bull
gar by Black Mic out of Erwin C..
Halve Brother to Enlate that sold for
$50, 900. Now is your time to invest in
we'll bred stock. Three miles east of
Protivin IN Spillville road, nine miles
west of Calmar. 51-tf
John J. Walenta, Calmar Rt. 2.