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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1919-08-29
NASH AGENCI

Upowaznieni So do kolektowa
MIA abonamentu Wiarusa haste
.pujacy nasi agenci m%iejscowi:
BREMOND. Tex. M. c. Basi6ski.
GRENVILLE. S. Oak. J6zef Gruba
GENESEO, N. Dak., Max. Ciemihski
INDEPENDENCE. Wis. Frank Wise.
MANISTEE Mich. iStanislaw Pogorzelski.
MELLEN, Wis. Teofl Derdowski
NANTICOKE. Pa. FIR. Jablohski~
LEO, MINI. Mateusz Bilski
ST. PAUL. Mimi. FIR. Waletzki.
WARSAW. N. ID. Jan Herek
WILMINGTON. Del. N. NJ. Potaszewski
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1919-08-29
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praktyHlA ase. widzia1 All; All jedahahee||
procesu, Matowadzonego : takiena,
pogwa}cdIpaiem prawa.
Fakty &c j odpowiednie proto-.
ko1y SO iazi Anane lwowskiej mi
ssyi EnteIty, byli jej cAonkow,iie
PREY ekshumacyi zwlok, jezdzili
"a Tarnopol DO skaauta ,gdMe FOL
nierze Petlury ks. kabego ,okrut-
ME zamordowali, widzieli pred
stawiciele panstw sprzymiierzo-
nych nastr6j calej ludnosci, Pola
k6w, zyd6w, nawet g}os6w unfair
kowanych Rusin6w wys}uchali,
kt6rzy VIOLA spokojne tolerancyj-
ne rzady Polski, niz nahajke i
dzicz ukrainska. A jednak. wszyst
ko to malo. Caly SWAT powinien
sic dowiedziec o tych morderst-
wach, 0 zakopywaniu zywcem ma
szych oficer6w, 0 wycinaniu jezy
|k6w, a darciu pas6w z naszych
ljenc6w. Francuskim i angielskim
|pismom ilustrowanympowinnismy
jak najpredzej d%ostarczyc zdjec
fotograficznych re zw}ok pomor--
dowanych i tych istnych szkiele-
tow, kt6re ciagna o zebraczym XII
in z oboz6w ola internowanych.
Raporty misyi tona W aktach
ministeryalnych, pisma zas czyta-
!ja i przegladaja miliony.
MAD ZBRUCZEM.
- Cnce pan zobaczyc wojsko
Petlury? - zapyta1 mnie pu}ko-
wink Sikorski, PREY obiedzie W
Iprzeddzien mego wyjazdu zTarno
pola. - Jade do Podwo}oczysk z
pu}k. Linden mozemy pana zab-
|rac.
Oczywiscie przyja}em propozy-
eye Z wielkim zadowoleniem.
Czterdziesci kilometr6w SWEET
nej szosy probationary samocho-
dem w p61torej godziny. Podwo--
}oczyska So w1asciwie vista, ktora
dzieki temu,. re miala stacye gra-
niczna miedzy Austrya a Rosya z
komora celna, rozros1a sic W wiel
ka. osade, z kilkunastu kamienica
mi sklepami i 1adnemi wilaml W
poblizu duzego dworca koleJoWe-
so. Zniszczony on dis pusty,tak
jjak okaza4y gmach dworca tarno
polskiego. Kilkanascie rozrzuco--
nych wagon6w rosyjskich stoi ma
~torze. Zelazny most ma Zbruczu-
ca4y most drewniany 1aczacy Pod
wo1oczyska Il Wo}oczyskami spa
lony tax doszczetnie, re ami sladu
DO MIN niema.
Zajezdzamy do komendy. Poru
cznik przes}uchuje w1asnie kllku
podejrzanych w%16czeg6w, ktorych
sprowadzi1y patrole i melduje puf
kownikowi lie ~kapitan komendant
wyjecha1 pred poludniem do ia
kiejs wsi pobliskiej, gdzie chfopi
ukrywaja DUO broni. Ia chwlle
wchodzi podporucznik z krzyzy--
klein 1 korpusu ma plersl l sler--
zant. Towarzysza nam przecho
dzimv kolo' STACEY i skrecamy do
Zbrucza.
Przypomina mi sic seret podTar
nopolem. Taxa tam Waska metna
rzeka, rozlewajaca sic w rodzaJ
jeziora. Trzciny geste i tatarak,W
dali polatuje bia1e rybitwy. Brzeg
cd Po1wo1oczysk WHISKY, prawle
stromy. Ma gliniastej g6rce stol
nasz karabin maszynowy czuwa.
Ten kulomiot i zolnierz, stojacy
mad Zbruczem - to chyba MAZDA
n Nrry
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1919-08-29
Severa,s
Diarrhoea Remedy

tSevery Lekarstwo ma Bieeunke).
Wykazalo ono 5swa wartost W le-
czeniu biegunki, kolek, saabosei let !
niej, kurcz6w zo}adka i nieporzad-
k6w Hszek .rozmaitego rodzaju. j
Jest ono .dobrem ola dziecijak row.
niez i ola doros}ych. Cena so CEN
tow i 2 Gently podatku. Sprzeda-
wane w aptekach ,wszedzie. Me
przyjmucie substytut6W.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19
G7Iev Plant for Pacific Slope

determined therefore Southern California
States
company formedThc Company Cali
country
large of land has been the Angeles which
build factory with capacity 5000 tires day. employing $500
persons
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19

$1,000 price per The exempt
furthermore exempt from Federal Normal Income Tax
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19
You Can Share in the Prosperity of this Company

The Company The Goodyear Tire c. Rubber of Akron
Ohio addition the valuable developed
pay
The stock offered
opportunity prosperity West
industry
Los Angeles factory and for working capital
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19
Your Opportunity
Telephone for Further Information

describing including comparative
dnsed balance viii gladly
body upon request Telephone you Interested
mar ofdal oraeb ser on Information
her o col
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19
Of Sound Investment

Of OON7ld InTeStKnent
Until California plants completed the Akron Company win supply the
California Company with goods at wholesale
will profit the distribution Of these
goods
dividends this issue of preferred stock This estimate based
years Goodyear territory
served by the company.
California will be added
turing profit goes the Akron Company
Your Opportunity
provides opportunity for
Goodyear Products and other people seeking profitable safe in
participate growing prosperity of soundy managed
amounted
year to $13,2O561971
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19
You can Share
in the Prosperity
Of this Company
Demand for Goodyear Tires Exceeds Supply

increasingly difficult to keep pace with the growing demand
Goodyear
S testimony o condition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-19

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Los Angeles.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17

crowns. they are pumped directly into
the unprotected blood vessels at the
bottom OF the reyice.
I, The masses Of bacteria growing on
the toOth's surface and in the gingival
crevice. even IL they do not ALWAYS
gain access to the tissues as Just de-
scribed. produce toxins which inhame
the gum margin. This results In SWELL
ing which further fayors bacterial de .
velopment. and finally liberation.
II pyorrhea has progressed long
enough 20 produce pockets around the
teeth OF only one-eighth Of an inch
"a very shallow pocket we thus have
an ulcer equivalent 20 three and one
quarter square inches.
II the pockets have an average
depth Of 0ne-Quarter OF an inch we
have an ulceraung surface of seven
and one-half square inches.
Compare this ulceraung surface in
tected with all corts of micro-organ-
isms 20 the greatest possibility OF the
ionsi.s with eight to sixteen crvpts in
each, and You have some idea of the
relative Importance OF The dental tract
ls focus of infection
The enamel of an teeth IS rough.
unless it has been artihcially polished.
{ affords lodgment for mucous PLAQUES
masses Of living bacteria.
Among the varieties of bacteria most
fequently found are the streptococcus.
he staphylOcOccus. the pneumococcus
nd the fusi-form bacillus. The various
trains of streptocOccus. particularly
ne streptocOccus veridens and the
treptococcus hemioliticus, are prob
hly responsible for more virulent
econdary infections than any other
erms.
BY being constantly pumped direct
: into the blood streams they are al
avs poisoning the system. Get into
our heads this simple idea that the
acteria around tooth are not in a
agnant pocket but in a high-pressure
umping system Then YOU will COM
rehend their danger.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17
TEETH AND HEALTH
By R. ALLEN GRIFFITH, D. D. S.
-PUMPINGn BACTERIA

Pyorrhea is a disease Of the gums
Let us see what causes it and how
il infects other parts OF the system.
When a new tooth erupts or comes
through in childhood, it bursts
through the mucous membrane from
ewhich IL originated. The union OF the
mucous membrane TO tooth structure
Is always, after the eruption OF a
tooth. imperfect and capable OF admit
ting infection. This union OF tooth
and gum is therefore OF vital interest
and is called the gingival crevice or
gum marginal crevice. Ii is much like
the junction OF the finger nail and skin
and has a similar free margin Its
total length is about 30 inches around
all the teeth. II is protected external
ly by tough pavement" or epithc-
hum, but contains almost no epithelial
touter skim protection at its point OF
union with the tooth structure.
Il will therefore be seen that micro
organisms growing on the tooths sur
race may readily pass into the delicate
openings in the bottom of this creyice.
thus gaining direct access to yenules
and periyascular lymph spaces in
these structures, with nothing 20 him
der their transfer TO the deeper tissues
by the lymph and blood streams. This
process is in the majority Of individ-
uals greatly aided by the formation of
calculus ttarter) on the root surface
at the gum margin.
The tartar destroys the epithelial /
covering by pressure, atrophy leaving
the tiny capillaries exposed on the
surface. Micro-organisms which form
in mucous plaques upon the teeth
readily enter this crevice. When once
micro-organism enters the tissue its
-uture growth is greatly hastened by
he vast power of mastication
The total of masticatory pressure
mounts to about one ton per dav. ex-
'ended by the average individual. This
'reat force depresses the tooth into
Is socket about one-sixteenth Of an
nch on an average and the elasticity
4 the tissues causes a rebound. The |
Doth therefore acts as a piston dur
ng mastication, and where the micro
rganisms lodge under tartar and gold
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17
DACSBORO

hphriam West and Delphia Hickman
are IN Philadelphia now.
Miss Flossie Atkins returned IN ber
position in Wilmington a few davs ago
Professor Harry B. Mitchell was 4
visitor in Philadelphia and Newark
over the weekend.
Miss Pearl Thomas spent tbe wsai,-
eha win her brother in Milford.
MRS. John Penewill and Mrs. Sallie
Chandler have purchased and are now
conducting the ice cream parlor owned
by Fred Williams.
Inc story has recently visited Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Timmons. Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Kitchens and Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Coffin.
MISS Edith Bunting had the misfor-
tune while riding on the dupont Boule-
ward Tuesday to lose her pocketbook
containing about S27. She is Offering
reward Of s. to anyone who will
find and return it.
The pupils of the sixth. seventh
eighth and ninth grades Of Dagsboro
public school have organized a literary
society They have named il Caesar
Rodney Literary Society. Dorothy
Layiield was elected president and
Bessie Storickland secretary. Pro
gram committees are elected monthly.
Miss Myrtle Brasure and Carl Long
IF Selbyyille were married Saturday
light at ROxana by Rev. Connolly al
he NJ. f. Parsonage there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olive Atkins Of Lewes
'isited Mrs. Hannah Atkins Saturday.
Miss Flora Hickman and brother.
everett, visited their sister, Mrs. Eva
lllingsworth, at Millsboro over the
7eek-end
Wilson Clogg and John C. Bunting
ave gone to Philadelphia to seek en-
loyment.
Misses Martha Blizzard and Martha
ittleton of Millville visited Miss Della S
lest over the weekend II
Alden Lockwood of PHILADELPHIA is I
isiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John a
{
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17
HARRINGTON

Many people attended the carniya
here last week.
Mrs. Louder Sapp attended the "
c. II. L. convention on Thursday
Mrs. Leola Ratledge OF Greenwood
was the guest OF Mrs Fred Martin over
the weekend.
Mrs. ". S. Marshall was the guest
OF Dr. Hayes OF Wilmington last week.
Miss Laurabelle Kennerly Of VII
mington spent the weekend with her
parents
Mrs. vertie Cahall spent last week in
Philadelphia
Mrs. John Masten entertained the
Century Club on Tuesday night OF last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Knox of Media,
Pa. have been visiting Mrs. b. Knox
this week.
The Century Club will be entertain
ed at the home of Mrs AIaude Curtis
on October 18th the hostess presiding
as chairman Of the evening. The tonic
is The Life Of General Pershing.
Sunday was set aside as Rally Dav.
but owing 70 the inclemency of the
weather it has been postponed until
next Sunday. An elaborate program
has been prepared and everyone is in
vited to attend
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17
SKEETER NECK
Near Frederica)

Masters George and Franklin Rich
ards spent the weekend with their
grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Richards.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson and
son Of near Milford and Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Clark spent the weekend in
Wilmington.
Mrs. Mollie Coverdale and daughter
Mary spent Wednesday with Mrs. Sam
uel Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Richards spent
sunday with Mrs. Maggie Richards.
Alfred Price Of Wyoming spent Sun
Jay with Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Clark.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17
WILLlAMSVILLE

A number Of people from Williams
vile attended the carnivals which
were held at Harrington and Milford
last week
Miss Lillian Ryan OF Marcus Hook is
spending a few days with her cousin.
Miss Lhlu Emory.
The Misses Agnes and Abbit GRAY
are spending some time with their
brother near Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Emory spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Leon
Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mansure spent
Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Friends and relatives met at the
home of Mrs. Henry Walls on Tues
day evening and gave her a surprise.
1t was her 72nd birthday A social
evening was passed and ice cream and
cake was served. At a late hour they
left wishing Mrs. Walls many happy
returns
Good business is good Advertising.
ne columns OF the Chronicle make
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17

We pay taxes TO support our Extsn
sion work Let's get the most out Of s.
through group eooperation with our Coun-
20 ASents through the Farm Bureau.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17


4
7T " A. DoERINoER Pei
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-17

Good business is good Advertising
ne columns OF the Chronicle make
ne best business Investment
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13

musical program of the evening was
in charge of Mrs. VIM. A. Griffith.
There was fine collation. after the
exercises of. the evening at which be-
tween 20 and 40 sat down.
The luncheon served by members of
the Red Cross Association to the yot-
ers at the town meeting, the proceeds
of which were for the Manchester
Nurse Association, was a great sue
cess, and the able committee under
the direction Of Miss Estella Provan
are rendered the thanks of that organ
ization. In fact the entire commune
ity appreciates the results and will en-
JOY its benefits. Many generously
paid in excess Of the prices charged,
while few made generous donations
in cash. The net results in money
amounted to s7725. If any of those
who contributed food have failed to
get dishes or cooking utensils returned
to them, application to Miss Provan
will locate them and they can be re-
covered.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
COMMUNITY SINGING

Yes, it was a bad night. The sleet
Of the morning was followed by rain,
and 1t was dark. However, the house
was filled, more than two hundred per-
sons being present.
We sang hymns and patriotic songs,
"The Star Spangled Banner" and 1.-THE
Battle Hymn Of the Republic" Then
we sang the national anthems of some
of our allies, "The Marseillaise," which
the French sing and "The Maple
Leaf" Canada's anthem, standing out
of respect to those nations while we
sang. The dismissal song was our
own America" closing with the new
lines:
"God save our splendid men,
Send them safe home again. etc.
Miss Bebee won new honor and ap-
probation and all went home delight
ed with the exercises of the evening
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
Estate Of JESSE T. EATON
Order OF Notice of VIII.


State of Vermont, District of Man
chester SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Manchester. To all
persons interested in the estate Of
Jesse 7. Eaton, late of Mancheter In
said district deceased,
GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Man
chester within and for said district
on the 2lst day Of February. 1919 an
instrument purporting to be the last
viii and Testament Of Jesse T, Eaton,
late of Manchester in said District,
deceased, was presented to the Court
aforesaid, for Probate.
And il is ordered by said Court that
the goth day of March, 1919 at the
Probate Office in said Manchester, be
assigned for proving said instrument;
and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully In the
Manchester Journal newspaper cir
culating in that vicinity, in said dis
trict, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
to appear before said Court, at the
time and place aforesaid, and contest
the probate of said will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Manchester
in said District, this 2lst day of Feb
4 aS-" EDWARD GRIFFITH, Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
MANCHESTER CENTER

Mrs. +. L. Wyman was in Rutland
Tuesday.
A play all patriots must see. Depot
r., ,o.nicht adv
F. 0. Eddy spent Sunday in town
with his family.
C. c. Colvin of Fair Haven, spent
Sunday in town.
REGULAR services at the Methodist
Church next Sunday.
Don't miss "The Girl Of To-day at
Depot Theatre, Saturday. adv
See a play that shames the Stacker
to-nigh: at Depot Theatre. adv
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Manley was in Troy
N. Y, Tuesday on business.
Bible school as usual at the Baptist
church next Sunday morning twelve
o'clock.
Do not forget the Paddock Auction
on next week Wednesday, the 18th, In
Dorset. aaS
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 the Sun
beam Society will meet with Miss Ad-
die Benson.
Friends of Miss Wmifred Brush re-
gret that she is unable to return to
her school.
Thursday afternoon, March 10th,
the Ladies Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. Edison Kinney.
Christian Endeavor service in the
ycstry of the Baptist Church next Sun
day evening at $3.50.
He didn't wear a uniform but he did
his bit. in "The Girl Of To-day" at
Depot Theatre, Saturday. adv
Mrs. Martha Loveland Of East Dor
set. is keeping house for Selwyn
Brush and caring for his daughter.
DR.. C. NJ. Campbell accompanied
Miss Winifred Brush to the Putnam
Memorial Hospital in Bennington on
Wednesday.
Rev. Joseph S. Brown read a paper,
"The Story of Month at Rutland
Monday, before the SALISBURY Bap-
fist Association.
c. A. Madison was in Springfield
Mass. over Sunday visiting his broth
er, who has been quite i'll, but at last
reports was improving.
c. W. Cyr, U. S. Internal Revenue
assistant, has been in town for the
past few days assisting in the prepar-
atom Of income tax blanks.
Owing TO the absence Of Rev. J. ).
Brown there will be no preaching SER
vice in the Baptist Church next Sun
day morning or evening.
Louis r. Martin, who has been IN
New York City for the pas, few weeks
on business connected with the
Equinox Mountain Spring Co., has re-
turned.
Rev. Joseph S. Brown is at Newton
Center, Mass, attending conference
Of New England Baptist ministers,
guests q the faculty Of Newton The
,.ggeal Seminary.
adoniram Chapter o. 4. S. confer
eci tho initiatory degree at their
meeting Tuesday evening. The
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13

overseas on Sunday morning. He Will
remain at the home Of his parents
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney X. Perkins for a
Is day furlough. Lieut. Perkins has
ueen abroad for more than year ana
only returned to this country on
Thursday last after trip lasting 80
DAYS. He was accompanied home by
Miss Marguerite Kyle OF New YORK
City. :,
Rev. J. A. Lynch Of Mortified, Will
give a lecture at st. Paul's Social Hall
on Tuesday evening, March 18th. r.
Lynch's subject Will be "The Conflict
of Ideals as the Background OF the
War" The reverend gentleman Is a
fine speaker and his subject is timely.
Nine. r. Raw Brooks and her class OF
pupils will have charge of the musicar
nrocram. This lecture is open to the
public and everybody is welcome. Re
freshments will be served.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13

and sure enough IL does. A rat will
leave all other food TO get RAT-SNAP
and it's the last he eats RAT-SNAP
chemically cremates the carcass
Doesn't have to be mixed with other
food. Won't blow away, dry up, soil
or decay. Surest, quickest, eleanest.
safest TO kill rats, mice and reaches
-Four sizes, 25c, soc, 81. and So. I. J
HeaIcy, Manchester Depot. VT adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
MANCHESTER DEPOT

MANCHESTER DEPOT
Deacon William Smith is in poor
health.
George M. Botsford has purchased a
farm in Poultncy.
Do not forget the Paddock Auction
on next week Wednesday, the 10th, in
Dorset. adv
K. B. Ford and F. H. Walker spent
Sunday at Camp Waterford on the
shores Of Bourn Pond.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
A. e. MARTIN,
MANAGER
MANCHESTE VT

T.. ]. Zabriskie. Supt. Jersey Git.
Stock Yards Company, Jersey City,
New Jersey.
Says: We used RAT.SNAP purchas
ed of you about our plant for the ex-
termination Of rats with marked sue
cess. II is a wonderful preparation
II did beyond question all your claimed
it would do--killing the rodents, driv.
ing them from their haunts, and elm.
mating odors arising from their death
We cheerfully endorse its use in
places invested with vermin. Fom
sizes. 25c, soc, 81. and So. I. J. Heal
ey, Manchester Depot, VT. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-13
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our thanks to all
those who helped in any way during
the sickness and death Of our beloved
wife, mother and sister.
George Bruso and Family.
Mr.. & Mrs. Gilbert Cherbonneau
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bruso and
family. adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

hand man by another man named Du- oois On June 1. 1916. Dubois, with 50 others, was arrested and imprisoned at Hasselt The Germans boasted that they had smashed the Belgian organi- zation which had evaded them for two years. Dubois and three others were shot on September 25. 1916, and sen- tences aggregating 220 years were im- posed upon others accused of acting with them.
 Both Baucq and Dubois knew that Alderman Buyl was head of the or ganization and both took their orders from him. For days before the exc cution the Germans endeavored by of them to denounce their leader, but they refused and were shot. Neyerthe- less. the work went on.
 In 1917 Buyls secretary was ar rested and Buyl went into hiding.
 For nights l could not sleep" Buyl told the Associated Press. 'The slight est noise would make me start I could not eat and there were moments of depression whenfI would gladly have laced a machine gun at the edge of a little wood to escape the mental tor ture of those long, endless days and interminable nights" His secretary escaped with short sentence. Buyl emerged from his hiding place and went on about his work
 Two days before the armistice I sent out courier to Holland,r he said with a tinge of pride
 "Heroism is the work of an instant. but what I have gone through during those last four years is not heroIsm. it is hel|' said Buy1. Before the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

| part which has been the scene of the more recent fighting-still conveys the old impression of hopeless sterility, much more, which has had a year or more of rest IS tribute to the all powerful re- pairing forces of nature. As far as she could do so nature has tried to heal the scars of battle and at least she has suc- ceeded in covering them up. Grasses and wild flowers, some, by the way, of species which were previously unknown in this part of the world, have sprung up in pro- fusion and where they can grow there is every hope that useful crops can he culti- Vated, The fertility of the soil has not been destroyed In fact, there are many experts now who hope that it has been increased and that when the land is once more returned to cultivation 1t will be more prolific than ever
 The great problem. however. is the preparation of the land for cultiva tion Before Ii can be ploUghed it must be leveled. No words can convey the com dition of this formerly rich and smil- ing country. There is not a yard in the 2p-mile strip that does not contair, n shell hole. Some of these holes are 10 or l2 feet deep, and as wide across others are only a foot or two deep Then there are mine craters by the dozen and the score. I have seen a mine crater 80 feet deep and a couple