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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
History of the British Tank; a
Story Of a Yankees Ingenuity

power. and large numbers Of these ma
chimes were shipped abroad from Peoria.
In Hungary these tractors were princi-
pally used on the great estates of the
nobility, and almost invariably these
MOBILES were officers in the army with
their thoughts principally conferred on
the war, to which the Teutons were
continually planning and looking for
ward. The Austrians had secretly built
many Skoda howitzers, the biggest
siege artillery ever known, but how
to haul these guns over rough or muddy
roads wasa an unsolved problem. .
BY one OF those chances of fate, about
1911 or 1912, some Of these officers,
witnessing the great success of the
caterpillars on the big estates, blowing
soft soil, hauling heavy loads through
mud, ice and over impossible roads,
thought of testing these tractors with
the big Skodas. Doubtless these tests
were successful; in any event, more
and more caterpillars were sold to these
estates. With the outbreak Of the war,
orders were cabled from Vienna for
large numbers Of tractors for mill
tary purposes" Be it said, however,
that not n tractor did Holt furnish
to the central powers.
Confronted with the necessity for
heavy mobile artillery to offset the
initial advantages of the Teutons, the
British war department, knowing TO
what uses the Austrians and Germans
had put the caterpillars Communicated
from the farms, began Immediately to
investigate this tractor, the Holt COM
pany and its facilities. In September,
1914, Holt engineers went to England
with a standard farm caterpillar and
astounded the British artillery officers
with a series Of tests covering hun
dreds OF miles over difficult country.
Thereupon the ~caterpillars became a
definite and highly important factor
in the organization Of the whole Brit
ish army; orders were placed for al
the tractors Holt had available, and
manufacturing orders in increasing
artillery of 6-inch caliher and over
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
SENAToBIA DARK.

SENATOBIA, Miss, oct, II, tSplD-
Senatobia IL In the dark. The machin-
cry at the light and water plant has
given away beyond repair and although
a new engine has been ordered for SOW
eral months, II seems impossible to get
ii here. The Tate county Agricultural
high school Ia furnished lights from the
town and this institution of learning Is
also in the dark. AS soon as the I q 2
machinery arrives Coldwater, SIX IL -
north. will be furnished with lights from
Senatobia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

CThe News Scimitar recently printed
an editorial concerning the British in
~vestigation to determine the inventor
of the tank that played so important
a part in the war. We neglected to
say, but every one knows that the
tank was evolved from the Ameri-
can caterpillar tractor and we are in
debted to f. l.. Halloran, Southern rep
resentative of the Holt Manufacturing
Co, for an interesting document re-
lating to this interesting phase of the
war and which, in addition, will have
a place in history.)
BY F.. L. HALLoRAN,
OF all the wal implements yet de-
vised, the tank is foremost in its APP
peal to popular favor, for it symbolizes
the ingenuity and resourcefulness Of
Yankee invention, 1t was a Yankee
.''cheese box on a raft'-the Monitor
which so quickly dashed the hopes OF
the Confederate navy and showed to
the world the great possibilities of IRON
clad men of war. The airplane, the
submarine, the machine gun, all Of
Yankee origin, quickly came into prom
inence in the world war; through long
years of preparation the Germans had
planned and figured out how these
three could be employed with the great
est effect, but what the Germans had
never anticipated was a cross-country
ironclad that would overwhelm ma
chine gun defense.
The tank and the tractor are, OBJ
viously, two separate and distince ma
chimes, both did inestimable service.
But the caterpillar had been on the
firing line for nearly two years before
the tank appeared and it had been
in commercial use throughout the world
for over a decade before it was adopted
''as is into military service. 1t is
ranches of the Argentine, Hungary and
Russia had made efforts to employ
huge American and English -made steam
pillow outfits, but with little or no sue
cess. The caterpillar was the ideal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
NEGRO PRISONER JUMPS
FROM MOVING TRAIN

HELENA. Ark, Oct II (Spl Jump
ing from a moving train, Joe Beco, ne
gro under arrest, yesterday made his
escape from a deputy sheriff ut Arkan-
sas city, 1t is believed the negro hal
information concerning the recent In
surrection in which his brother was
supposed to have taken a part Off.
GERS took up the trail but up to a late
hour Yesterday the negro had not been
arrested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

Druggists refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure itching, B lne
Bleeding or Protruding Plies. Stops r.
ritation: Soothes and Heals. You can
get restful sleep after the first appli-
cation. Pricel60c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

"Cascarets" work while you sleep,
When one Of you gets bilious, head
achy. constipated, If the breath Is bad,
stomach upset, or for colds, sallowness,
Just take "Cascarets'' to regulate the
liver and bowels and all is well by
morning,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

''Cascarets' never grippe, sicken or
keep you anxious all next day like
Calomel. Salts, Oil or violent Pills.
"Cascarets' are the most delightful
laxative cathartic you ever experienced.
Switch to "Cascarets'-Cost so lit
tlel
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

All the Royal Neighbors are
requested to be present at their
next regular meeting. Dec. 3rd.
IN the afternoon at 2,p. m. in the
NJ. W. A. Hall, for the election of
officers for the coming year.
The Neighbors and their hus-
bands met at the home of Neigh
Dor Marihart last Wednesday
evening for a social event. Il
dainty lunch was served and all
reported having had a good time.
The farmers south of town
held a telephone meeting at the
home of Ed Rodenberger to or
ranize a farmers telephone line
out that way. The meeting was
we'll attended and a company or
ganized. The line no doubt will
soon be built. This has been
needed for some time and every
body should put in phones and
not expect to stand back and
then use his neighbor's phone
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Windemere
From Our CorrespOndent--

Olaf Olson was in Duouette
one day last week.
Mrs. Fuller called on Mrs. Car.
roll Sunday afternoon.
Ed Armstrong made a business
trip to Minneapolis. last week.
Aft Lund has come home from
ST. Paul, where he was employed
Glenn Ferguson called on
Johnny Carroll, Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Storm and son,
Willie, drove to Kerrick, Satur.
day.
The Carroll brothers made a
business trip to Moose Lake
Wednesday.
Miss Ida Olson spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Chas
Anderson, last week.
LIE Roy Carroll and Ada Hop.
kins spent a pleasant evening
with Mrs. S. Dahlin, Thursday.
Mr.. Fisher and Mr.. Mattson
of Hinckley, were in this com
munity, Sunday. looking for biz
game.
Willie Olson left Tuesday fo
Peterson. Mimi, to make ar
rangements for shipping hi
household goods to Kerrick.
The substitute carrier OF
Route No. 2 seems to find the
roads too narrow. Consequent,
the mail arrives somewhat late
Carl Dahlin, Arthur Carlson
Johnny Storm. Gus Bylin ane
Johnny Carroll were pressing
hay at Naughtengale's last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson of Oak
Lake, left Tuesday for Mortified
where they expect to visit for q
couple Of weeks. Glenn will be
chief cook and bottle washer at
home.
Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Halvor.
sen, Mrs. w. Olson, Miss Ida o.
son and Mrs. S. Dahlin spent a
pleasant afternoon with Mrs.
Carroll, Saturday. the occasion
being her birthday. We all wish
her many happy returns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Mexican Rebel General Flouts
Carranza as He Appears
Before Military Board.
JUSTICE IS EXPECTED
Three Thousand Tickets Are Issued
to Trial Of Villa leader-Pri,.
oner Receives Word from
Wife and Chiiureu.

Juarez. Mexico. Nov. Is. Reiterat.
Ing his enmity to President Carranza,
but expressing confidence that justice
would be mated out to him. Cen Fe.
lipe Angeles. villa leader captured re.
Gently near Parrai. chihuahua, was
brought to trial before courtmartial
at chihuahua City,
Three thousand tickets to the trial
were issued by Gen. Manuel NJ Die.
guez commander Of military opera
tions in northern Mexico.
On his arrival at the state capitol.
General Angeles found awaiting him
a telegram from Mrs Angeles. who,
with her children. Is In New York
City.
Whatever may happen to NO." he
is quoted as saying. II do not have
to worry about my family. because
Mrs. Angeles and the children are pro-
vided for"
Angeles presented as strange an
appearance as could be imagined after
his capture" the chihuahua newspa-
perman who interviewed him in a box
car on the way to chihuahua City,
said.
He had two books. The Life Of
Napoleon and The Life Of Jesus
Christ which he had been reading ON
the train. The only other thing he
carried was a red blanket His face
was covered with long gray whiskers.
Angeles told me that when he was
captured he had not eaten for six
days. On his arrival at Camargo he
was given u suit of clothes by order
Of General Dieguez. Two Of the three
men with Angeles have been exc
cuted."
General Gabriel Cavira. former com.
mander OF the Juarez district. IL head
Of the military board that IL trying
Angeles. Another member ia Gen. J.
Gonzalo Escobar. present commander
at Juarez.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Pleasant Hill
From Our Correspondent

FROM Our Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. Eberly spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Catlin.
Will Hill and Rolla are spend
ing the week in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Cleckner is on the sick
list and has been so for a couple
of weeks.
Mr.. Potter is back home again
and is going to build on his place.
this winter.
The saw mill is silent again as
Mr.. Bonnine is taking couple
weeks vacation.
Francis Davis and Leila Roden-
berger were guests at Blanche
Churchilrs Monday.
The farmers meeting was very
we'll attended; all had good
time and both committees did
their best.
Miss Dunn will give basket
social at the Pleasant Hill school
house on Dec. 5 for the benefit of
the school and Iomar Red Cross.
Rumors are afloat that there
is to be a cheese factory in Ker-
rick. 1t surely sounds good as it
will be a good thing for the com
munity.
Leila Rodenberger and Blanche
Churchill spent Tuesday night
with Frances Davis and whole
bob load went to Miss Alexan-
der's shadow social.
There will be no picture show
Saturday night. The next one is
on Dec. 4th. Thursday night
THE Shepherd of the Hills"
which will be we'll worth going
to see
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
DanfOrth
From Our Correspondents

Olaf Olson is building on his
new house.
County Auditor Andrew P.
Edin shot a large buck while
hunting here.
Ed Olson and Signe Swanson
were visiting at Duxbury last
Sunday evening.
Elof Frisendahl, Ed Olson and
Erick Rydberg autoed to Bruno
Saturday evening.
Carl Erickson, Oscar Erickson
and Axel Frisendahl each bagged
a deer and brought home with
them.
Alva Minks has couple of
men clearing land; he is going
into potato raising, we presume,
next summer.
The wood saw is busting
around this neighborhood pre-
pairing for good wood supply
for the cold. weather.
The literary society are going
to give a good time in Danforth
school, Thanksgiving evening.
Everybody invited to come.
Quite number of deer have
have been killed around here
this fall. hut most are killed IN
the game reserve is the report.
1t seems to some of>us that the
law should be ertol ced and have
some one patrolling the reserve.
If not it would be better to not
have it and give everybody a
chance to kill and not those who
live inside of it and some of
their friends who have it all to
themselves. Here's hoping the
law be enforced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
DEATH SQUADRON GREETED.
Fleet Of Mine Sweepers Return from
1.-THE Great Adventure"

New York. Nov. 25.--American
paid tribute to the men of the Sui
eide Squadron"
Nearly 1000 sunburned gobs. 500 Of
whom are Minnesotans. snapped to
attention while Secretary Daniels re-
viewed the fleet OF 6S mine sweepers
and submarine chasers.
They were the last Of the lighting
Yankee sailormen to come back from
the Great Adventure and they were
proud Of 1t. 1t was brilliant finish to
one Of the brightest chapters in
American naval history. this review.
When the armies demobilized the
Suicide Squadron" got busy clearing
the North sea of $4,000 miles, each
containing 200 pounds Of INT. II
was q ticklish, dangerous job, but the
Yanks made good again. True, some
Of them won't come back. but they
did their job.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
SECTION MEN GET NEW PACT.
Eight Home easIc Oay Established In
New Agreement.

Washington, Nov. ga new wage
and working agreement has been
signed today between the Railroad id.
ministration and officials OF the broth
erhood Of Maintenance OF Way EN-
ployes and Railway Sheet Laborsrs.
While demands Of the union were not
fully met the eight.hour basis day was
established for track lab0rers and 9th.
ers Of that classification and time and
half pay after that hour was pro-
vided. Most OF the other employees
included under the agreement will re-
ceive time and half overtime after
10 hours. Approximately 100000 men
are affected.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

Our American Thanksgiving is usual
~ considered our one native contribu-
ton to the holidays Of nations, ~ its
observance originated with the New
England fathers. Perhaps the fathers
themselves liked to Think Of 1t in this
originative way and SO wished It per.
petuated-as something that had flow
cred. on. the bleak rock of"tAeis per
sonaf struggle. It was to be peculiarly
their day, peculiarly heroic New Eng
land day. an American day. So in q
sense 1t Is; 10 ip,.a sense 1t Ii not.
Many other nationg have had such
days Of thankfuiness.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Rutledge
From oar Correspon1ent.--.

From Oar Covrespom1ent---
/. Jas. Allen went home to New
London. Wis, Monday.
Mrs. Alec Pennington Of Fin
layson. spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. VIM. Murray who was
called here ON account Of the ill
ness Of her father returned To-
Virginia, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. WINNER have
returned to their home in North
Branch. They were the proud
possessorS Of a deer.
Allen Underhill has gone to
Duluth to Join q hunting party.
Harold went up earlier in the
season. Word has been received
that Harold has q nice large
buck to bring home. Ray Daw-
son went with Allen.
On Sunday evening. Nov. 9th,
Mr.. Watt met with 4 serious &C
cident when tieine up his stock.
He reached down to get the
chain to tie the COW and a. he
did SO the cow lifted her head
quickly and struck Mr.. Watt in
the left eye with her short blunt
horn fracturing the skull and
driving q piece Of hone into his
brain. He was in the barn un-
conscious for half an hour before
his son. Allen. found him. Dr..
Ehmke was Immediately called
and took Mr.. Watt to st. Mary's
hospital. Duluth, where the very
best medical aid was given him.
The doctors had very little hope
for his recovery the first few
days, but they have given more
encouragement the past few
days. Mr.. Watt will lose his
left eye. When the accident hap
pended it was generally supposed
that one Of the horses kicked
him, but when Mr.. Watt became
conscious he explained how. it
happened.... Mrs. Watt and sons.
John and Lysle went to Duluth
with him, also Allen Underhill.
Mrs. Watt was home over Sum
day, returning Monday. The &C.
cident is very much regretted BY
Mr.. Watts large number 81
friends and all are most anxious
for his speedy recovery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Cav Dir, VII, Re Found pe.d.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Nov 25.The par.
ents Of Sophie Lienski. IL years Oh .
school girl who disappeared from her
home In Glen lyon. have received .
message to the effect that she had
been kidnapped and would be found
dead She failed TO return home and
. search was started :. u extended to
the mountains. but no trace Of her
was found. On the. porch Of the
Lienski homo was found . note say
ing: when you ind Sophie you will
find her dead" The signature was
Mike a."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
BRUNO


Mrs. Beryl Lees was in Sand
stone, Monday.
Henry Bruins is back in the
bank to work again.
Mrs. Friend Atwood spent
Tuesday in Sandstone.
Mrs. Keonn and Margaret were
in Sandstone, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rose and Mary.
were in Sandstone, Saturday.
Earnest Figg went to Duluth
Monday to work for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner returned
to their home in Little Falls,
Monday
The Catholic Ladies' Aid will
meet Dec. 2. at the home of Mrs.
Joe Bribo.
Roy Snelson was in Sandstone.
Saturday to see DR.. Boiling.
Roy is on the gain.
Mrs. Hoaglund of Finlayson.
spent Wednesday here with her
sister, Mrs. Lingren.
Mr.. Winton of North Dakota.
is here visiting his children, Mrs.
Bird and Oakley Winton.
Mrs. Matt Emerson stopped off
here between trains Tuesday on
her way home from Winona.
Mrs. Charles Sprague went to
Duluth Wednesday, to spend
some time with her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Currant had
baby girl arrive at their place
week to make her home with
them.
There has been over so deer
shipped out on the train from
here and about Is taken out in
autos.
Adelbert Ball who has been in
the service for over two years re-
turned home from Philadelphia,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Sandgren who has been
seriously Ill with brain fever
since Friday is reported some
what better.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid will
hold a sale of useful articles the
18th of Dec, afternoon and even
ing. They will also have a fish
pond.
Mrs. Hiram Walsh entertained
the Johnson and Murphy house
holds Monday evening. They
were entertained with music
and delicious lunch.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church held their sale Thursday
and it was very we'll attended.
The proceeds were over SIS.
Many thanks to all who patron
lied the sale.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

). Akron. Ohio. Nov. 2A--Kejection Of
the league Of nations covenant by CON.
gress will be the signal fol, . great
naval program. Josephus Daniels. Sec
rotary Of the navy. said Ia an address
here. The United States will need
navy large enough TO oppose :hs
best navies In the world" hs .aAid,
III the league Of nations II defeated"
Mr.. Daniels announced he would All
congress to appropriate 5000. 900 for
the construction Of lighter. than air
crafs-et the Winsfoo< Lake naval cir
station.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
For pan. and comico s.re,e..

Thanksgiving IL Z season sA-aPpre-
citation for what has come to the coun-
try as well as for what It has escaped.
On both counts the people OF America
have abundant reason on this day to
expraas. their gratitude In accordance
With national institution - wisely
ordered long ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 24.--Polics here
today are searching for salesman's
sample trunk said to have contained
$4,000 worth Of jewelry which dis
appeared after It had been deposited
at the side door Of local hotel along
with other trunkS,hy q baggagemsn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
MADE FOOD DICTATOR
Attorney General Palmer L
Named BY President.
Should Conditions Demand Govern.
ment's Full Power to Combat
Living Costs.
STATUS OF FIGHT ON
COAL SHORTAGE AND
HIGH COST OF FOOD

Nation will be without coal BY
= December 20. unless production 10
= materially increased. officials de-
clare.
6oth sides In mins.waas contro-
versy submit proposals, each Of
which are rsjsctsd In conference.
Secretary Wilson steps 20 front
+IwIth new proposal said to embody
wage increase OF 81 per cent.
Pinch Of fuel shortage beginning
/" to be felt all over the country,
. especially In the Middle West.
Attorney General Palmer made
food administrator BY President
= Wilson.
= Move begun 70 avert sugar fam.
Inc BY raising price susFiclsntly %
secure Cuban crop.
New food controller 10 use
powers In genera, campaign 20
. halt rising living costs.
Lifting o. wheat and flour en-
barge ordered for December 70,
with view 20 restoring normal
trade conditions.
Influx Of Canadian wheat fore
ssen ~ result o. renewing grain
restrictions.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
Noted Admirars Widow pies.

Washington. Nov. 25.-AMrs Char.
lotto T. Evans, widow of the late Rear
Admirgi Robley d. (Fighting Bob
Evans. died at her home here. aged
50 years. Interment viii be In Arb
ingtoD national cemetery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

Washington, Nov. e. - President
Wilson has placed the government
again In control Of the nations food
supply by transferring the authority
Of Food Administrator to Attorney
General Palmer.
Revival of the wartime functions
OF Herbert G. Hoover as food admin.
istrator resulted directly from govern
mont efforts 70 avert Q famine IN
sugar; but the powers delegates To
the head OF the Department Of jus
tfce will be used also In an effort to
put down the ever mounting cost Of
living.
For the present the attorney gen.
eral viii not put into operation all Of
the machinery permitted under the
executive order but, should conditions
demand II. the full pressure OF all the
power vested in him will be sxerted.
Mr.. Palmer's stan will begin imms-
diately TO build up q sugar distribut.
Ing system which will allocate Ill
sugar stocks in the country. \ win
provide an equitable system Of dis
tributing supplies and will defeat any
concentration or boarding. ofIicials
said.
TO Raise Wheat Embargo.
New York. Nov. z1.--Embargoes on
wheat and flour will be lifted Decem.
Der IL, II II announced by the United
States Grain corporation.
Lifting Of embargoes on both Inn.
ports and exports followed the action
Of President In Washington In signing
. proclamation completely terminal.
ing the embargo control which has
been In effect for more than two yeats.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27
70 Raise Wheat Embargo.
o1cooo II Jeweiry Taken,

Chicago. Nov. 20.--Fcur pieces Of
platinum jewcIry set with diamonds
and valued at $4,000 we're .stolen
from show case. IN. Marshall T5sid
and cCmpany's store here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-11-27

Report news to the Awsricap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-01

has oeer otherwise free of bonded
obligations for years. but it can De
done ana nc dyubt the legislature will
finGa a way.
Meantime, it IS just a trifie, early
for Virginia to start plans for spend
ing all that money which has been
growing BY the accumulation of n
terest for~fve ard half decades.
But it is not out OF order to remark
that the state needs good roads
more roads ard vastly better roads
than any which were planned in the
last century land twelve million dol
lars will lie exceedingly helpful in
that Observation-Disclosures Virginian.