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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 1918)
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NORTH PLATTE. NEDRA8KA. SWISS PUT CHECK UPON UNDESIRABLES Demand Ironclad Passports of All Foreigners Entering the Country. HOSPITALITY IS VIOLATED Switzerland Has Suffered From For eign Element as No Other Neutral Since War Began Country Is Overrun With Spies. Berne, Switzerland flnnlly has tak .en Initial stops to control tho undcslr pblo foreign element from which she na suffered aH no other neutral coun try since August, 1014. New regulations adopted by the fed eral council arc Intonded to make it difficult for tho ngont of one of tho warring countries, far tho deserter from any side, for tho forulgner with out obvious, legitimate means of liveli hood and occupation to Hock, as here tofore, Into tho little country that Is trying desperately to maintain an up right neutrality and at tho same time weather tho storm until peace nrrlves. Switzerland hitherto has permitted, without any material objections, scores of thousands of straugers to enter al most as freely as In peace times. Now ' action lias been taken to stop this only (because her hospitality has boon gross ly vlolntcd, her neutrality at times oven threatened. Tho new rules, which will becomo effcctlvo as soon us tho Swiss diplo matic and consular ofllclals throughout the world can be notified, require thnt nil foreigners entering tho country must bo equipped with Ironclad pass ports from their own countries, or equivalent papers of Identification; Jthttt prior to coming1 to Switzerland nil foreigners must furnish to Swiss diplo matic or consular otllclals adequate ijen'sons for wanting to como here, nnd pat, after, arrival, strangers must reg ister with tho police of tho city or town thoy Intend to Inhabit. Overrun by Undesirables. Thcro always has been a dally traf fic between franco nnd Switzerland In the neighborhood of Geneva, and be tween Germnny and Switzerland nenr Basel, on tho part of laborers and oth ers. Mnny undesirable foreigners liavo smuggled themselves across tho bor der and have failed fo return. Onco In Switzerland, they liavo been ablo to hldo because of the lack of control over foreigners. That all is to bo changed. Every Sorson crossing tho border at other inn tho ordinary points where iron tad passports will bo required will bo numbered. If he falls to return, tho (police will bo put upon ,111s trail, lie will liavo littlo chattco of escaping, for Without tho right kind of credentials ho is unnblo to obtain brcud. A bread card today is moro important even than the monoy with which to pur GRUESOME NAMES This Canadian official photograph shows u trench recently captured from tho Germans. As Is seen, both tho British und the Germans glvo the trenches weird and gruesomo names. HELP WIN THE WAR Opportunity for All Furnished in Thrift Stamps. Lend Your Money to the Government to Assist In the Battle for Democracy. Washington. War savings stamps, popularly known hh "thrift stamps," nro now on sale. These stamps have been termed "littlo baby bonds," by the treasury department, and tho term comes nearer explaining them than any other, for they nro virtually govern ment bonds Issued in small amounts. Back of them Is tho entire resources of the nation, und they steadily Increase In valuo from the ditto of purchase to the date of maturity, January 1, 1023. This obligation of tho United States government Is Issued in tho form of stamps, In two denominations, the 25 ccnt stamp and the $5 stamp, chase It and n bread card is Issued only on presentation of Identification papers. The hotel nt which the newcomer stops, tho pension that takes him In, tho private family to whom he may go, are all liable to heavy penalties If they fall to announce his arrival. Problem for Deserters. There remains tho problem of tho deserters who have managed to lleo across tho boundary from otio army or nnothor and of the near-deserters, thoso who hnvo como here with the permission of their respective' govern ments, and then have declined to re turn. Swiss law prescribes that those deserters and refracllonarlcs, as they are called, cannot bo forcibly deported, There arc In Switzerland now, It Is estimated, between 10,000 and 15,000 of those gentry. Not nil of them nrc bad citizens. Hundreds of them, at least, nro gainfully occupied and are living model lives. Others uro unde sirable to the point of being out-and- out criminals. Figures for Geneva alono show that out of 70,000 foreign ers among Its 170,000 population, 1,330 are deserters and 2,402 refractlonarles, while In Zurich these figures nro ex ceeded. The agitation for the utilization of tho man power represented by the de serters nnd refractlonarles Is so strong thnt jt will surprise no one to see steps taken to Incorporate the majority of them Into a civilian service of manual labor In agriculture. BOYS READY TO GIVE TASTE OF STEEL Americans in France Complete Their Training in Bayo net School. SPEED PLEASES INSTRUCTORS Give Demonstration of Energy and Ac curacy Which lo Truly American Graduates to Act as Instruc tors to New Arrivals. With tho American Army In France. The "graduation exorcises" of thelnrgo bayonet school were watched by sev eral generals and their staffs. The men, who hnd been trained In tho Brit ish system by British Instructors, gave a demonstration of energy, speed and nccuracy which was truly American. Thoy nro ready to go over tho top. A Ilrltlsh sergeant major put tho men through the drill so vigorously that moro than ono man was hurt. Hut their wounds wero not serious. Tho Instruc tor himself so narrowly escaped a buy onot point that his. tunic was cut. "Now, then," tho sorgennt would say, holding a heavy, long stick in his hand, FOR THE TRENCHES For tho convenience of Investors n "thrift card" Is furnished to all pur chasers of 25-ccnt stamps. This card has spucos for 10 stamps. When till tho spaces hnvo been lllled the "thrift curd" may bo exchanged for a $5 stamp at post offices, hanks, or otlter author ized agencies by adding 12 cents In cash prior to February 1, 1018, and ono cent additional each month thereafter. Thoso who prefer may buy a $5 stamp outright. These will be on sale until Jummry 31, 1018, for $4.12. They automatically increaso In vnluo a cent a month every month thereafter until Jnnuury 1, 1023, when tho United States will pay $5 at any post office for each stamp. It Ik also Important to note that wnr-snvlngs stamps Increase each month In cost as well ns In vnluo, so that It Is decidedly to tho Interest of tho public to buy early. When you purchuso n $5 stamp, you must attach It to an engraved folder known as a "war savings certificate," which bears tho nnuie of tho purchaser and can be cashed only by tho person whoso nnmo appears upon the certifi cate, except In case of death or dls- 0KmWM0O00O0O0O ourADc ncc nti niiinv ovvumio un vi unnui FOR DURATION OF WAR Portland, Ore. When little Jack Applewhite of Clnrkston, Wash., heurd his futher read about the shortage of sugar In Krnnco and the appeal of Her bert Hoover, national food ad ministrator, for every pound of sugar, that can bo spared, the lad dictated the following letter: "Dear Mr. Hoover I am sor ry about there being no sugar In Franco nnd about the Belgian and French boys and girls not even having enough to make things sweet, and 1 am going to save all I can, for 1 am not go ing to buy one single bit of candy, and I am not going to ask mother to maku one bit, ei therand she makes Just awful good candy and I lovo candy denrly." 00W)0CHOWWO(JO0O4O Lays a Big Egg. 'Santa Monica, Cal. An egg measur ing seven Inches around tho mlddlo and 8'4 Inches In circumference tho long way was laid the other day by a hen belonging to George C. Harter of tho Santa Monica fire department. Tho egg was so largo that Ilartcr's friends accused him of keeping an ostrich in disguise. The fireman keeps only four hens nt his- home, No. 420 Colorado avenue, but he says that from this number he hns averaged two eggs n day for more than a year. "when I toll you men to turn, try to get tho point to me. Now, turn 1 Yeah I Yeah! Give 'cm belli That's coodl" They "Go Over the Top." Tho Americans worked like football players, every nervo and every har dened muscle straining. The sergeant, by reason of long prnctlec, was able to ward off some thrusts with tho point or butt, but from mnny he had to Jump." Even more vigor was shown by tho men as thoy occupied tho trench lino nnd, with their olllccrs, went over tho lop In a chargu. Tho operations began by firing from tho trench at the dum mica In the enemy trenches. Some of tho men made perfect scores, whllo only three of the whole class fell bo- low 80 In n possible 100. The men went, furiously at tho charge, urged on by the most emphatic language that a British sergeant major might be credited with having at his command, lie shouted to his men: "Givo It to 'em In the heart, in tho throat I That's tho way. If you don't get them they'll get you I On your toes nU tho tlmol Quick 1 Quick 1 Quick I" Tho urging was unnecessary. The men know what to do and did It, nnd thoy wore so well trained thnt orders wero nntlclputed. Tho French nnd British officers were enthusiastic, especially nt the speed nnd energy of tho Americans. Some of tho graduates will bo sent lmmedl atcly to newly arrived units as instruc tors. , Training New Contingent. A division of Amerlcnn troops, re cently arrived in Franco, will begin regimental maneuvers tit once and will bo trained In bnrrago lire, the American artillery working with Amer- lean aviators. Tho site picked for tho practice Is rolling ground. Tho artillery will lay a barrage up to tho first objective, over theoretical German trenches. Tho lnfnntry, fol lowing up the fire, will occupy the trenches and then execute a flank i movement. The signal corps will get the benefit of the mnneuvers, for they will ho car rlcu out as it uu actual attacic were being launched. Use Wood for Fuel. Wiish'.ngton. The United States fuel administration In co-operation with the department of agriculture has Inaugurated an Intensive campaign for tho substitution of wood for coal Tho action Is taken as a means of con serving the coal supply and experts from tho fuel administration estimate that the utilization of the nation's vast available wood supply would go far toward meeting tho shortages of llfty million tons in the nation's coal supply. ability. This certificate contains 20 spaces. If these aro all filled with "war savings stamps" between Decem ber 1, 1017, and January Hi, 101S, the cost to tho purchaser will bo $82.40 and on January 1, 1012H, tho govern ntent will pay the owner of the certifi cate $10d a net profit to the holder of ?17.0, This Is based on an Interest rtitn of 4 per cent compounded quar terly. The amount of war-savings stMnps Bold to any ono person nt any ono time shall not exceed $100, and no person may hold such stamps to nn aggregate amount exceeiUng $1,000. If the 20 spaces on the "war-savings cortlilcnte" are not lllled by January 1, 1010, tho stamps which aro actually attached will draw Interest at tho samb rnto. If tho holder of "war-savings stamps" desires to sell them before maturity, they may bo redeemed at any post of fice, tho holder receiving tho price paid for tho stnmps, plus ono cent u month on each stamp. Tho growth of tho mills on tho right hand Is, In most people, more ruv'd than or those on the left hand. POULTRY WINTER "QUARTERS FOR HENS Fowls Should Not Be Given Same Ground TheyiHave Been Running Over All 8ummcr. No flock of chickens should go into winter quarters on tho same old ground they have been running over nil sum mer. Sprinkle the runs with lime wa ter nnd then turn It under either with it spade, fork or plow. Bake It smooth after the surface has been turned nnd tho fowls will soon make It firm by their tramping. Whcro fowls nro con; lined In limited runs, this rule Is Imper ative for complete sanitation. On larg er runs It should be done if possible. Tho chicken liouso should be gone over with n hose or with a good pump Open Front Poultry House. spray to remove the accumulations of summer germ-lnden dust. All the trash should bo cleaned out and spread on Bomo distant field or orchard, and tho floors should be cleaned and sprayed. Glean, dry litter must bo had for the exercising rooms. If tho cloth cur tains arc dusty and dingy, take them down, spread them on the clothes line, and spray them with clean water until white and clean. The germs of con tuglous diseases aro very apt to linger In tho cloth hangings. The droppings boards should be,prcad out on tho ground nnd scrubbed clean with water nnd nllowed to dry thoroughly In the sun. Lime water run over them at tho last helps to make them ready for u long winter's use. START WITH LITTLE CAPITAL Small Shack In Back Yard, Few Good Fowls and Business Is Begun Attend to Details. ft " What most always attracts people to tho poultry business Is tho fact that ono can start with little capital. A lit tlo shack in tho back yard, a few good fowls, and tho business is begun. Such a start has been the beginning of many a man's success In the poultry Hue, and some of tho greatest poultry successes In tho country have had their start in this way. Of course, they supplement ed their start with intelligent effort, at tention to all the details, and sound business Judgment You can do the same. PROPER FEEDING IN WINTER Practice of Confining Fowls to House During Cold Weather Neces sitates Extra Care. Tho general practice of contlnlug the laying stock to the house during the winter necessitates extra core turn at tention If good results are to be had, Tho houses must be kept clean and the birds supplied with tho important feeds they llnd on tho range. Plenty of min erals, in the form of grit nnd shell, and a liberal supply of green feed must be provided In addition to tho regular feeds. Exercise is best supplied bji feeding the whole grains in a deep litter of straw. WATER SUPPLY HELPS EGGS Automatic Fountain Is Most Sanitary Way of Giving Hens Water Dur ing Winter Season. Plenty of pure, fresh water should be supplied dally. An nutomutlc drink ing fountain Is the most sanitary way of supplying water. In cold weather, wheu tho wuter may freeze quickly. the difficulty may be overcome by heat ing tho water. The fountain being nlr tight, except the space from which tho hens get tho supply, the wuter re- mains warm sufficiently long for thein to get ull they wish. The can, how ever, should bo emptied every day, to keep it from being injured by frost DUST BATH VERY IMPORTANT Common Road Dust Will Answer Pur pose Place In Hen House Whero Sun Can Reach It. Do not forget that tho liens need n dust path. Common road dust will suffice for this purpose. At your first opportunity gather a barrel of dry dust from tho road and place It In tho hen liouso in a well-made dust box whero the nvn'e rays can reach It throughout the day. An occasional adding of ashes from the stove will keep It iu good condlttiw. Officials Have a Word WASHINGTON. Girls I Drop n stitch America is knitting, but Is knitting country in the prosecution of this great ing out nn urgent appeal for clerical Knitting hns nhnost disrupted the Mthisisso departments. Military and naval officials do not look upon the knitting with entire approval. Secretary of War Baker has taken occasion to make deferen tial remarks about the practice in public. It is claimed here that the percent age of sweaters and wristlets which rench the boys in active service is small. Either this is because tho knitters keep of somo Irregularity nnd lack of system of distribution. At nny rate, several yeomen, permanently stntloncd in Washington, where there are no bitter winds, were found strutting about clad In sweaters knitted by kind hunds. Knitting Is, of course, n wonderful way. But there is a fear that knitting is becoming n fad and is occupying tne time thnt might be used to n better advantage in some more permanent sort of war work. Gorgeous knitting bags of course, nny street costume, but Is It the purpose of this war to make our American girls moro fetching? Are you using all your wool to a handiwork too good to be sent away, necessary garment? Knit on, girls, but be sure you are with knitting when you might be in sumption, or in Red Cross headquarters Be sure you aro right, then knit ahead. Government Printing Office Needs More Room URGENT need for a now building for tho government printing olilce, to cost approximately $2,250,000 and to be located adjoining the present building, al North Cnpltol and H Streets, Is emphasized by Cornelius Ford, the public print. . er, In his annual report to congress. Tho report sets forth thnt the amount of printing nnd binding produced dur ing the fiscal year 1017 far exceeded that of any previous year. A large portion of this Increase was during tho Inst quarter due to preparedness and war activities. The lack of space to handle prop- crly this rush order of war work is not the only reason for tho public printer's urging a new building. Ho renews a recommendntion made last year und points out that even for normal work the present structure Is Inadequate. He says: "Printing and binding for 1017 exceeded that of 1010 by over 30 pei cent, and it can readily bo seen that if an urgent necessity for more worklntj spneo existed in 1010, the demand for more room at this time is an impera tive ono. "Halls and passageways are now used for storing signatures, and In some enses presses have been stopped on certain work because the bindery or other divisions through which the Jobs must progress could not at onco accept the work by reason of lack of space. In order to carry on the work at all it has been necessary to use the old building for both storage and production. Con dition of this building Is bad, and It has been condemned several times ; many portions have been re-enforced, tho walls have been tied to prevent them fall ing out It Is built entirely of wood, excepting tho exterior brick walls, and for this reason there is constant danger to life nnd property; In case of fire It docs not seem possible that any of the old building could be saved, and the new building would be In grave danger." War Has Not Extinguished Ail Sense of Humor THE senators and representatives aro back In town for the biggest session of congress perhaps that this country has ever seen. One and nil they arc de termined to back the president. They are back, and they are back of Wilson. we've got In war time. It Is serious enough business without making It any more serious thnn we have to. (Presi dent Wilson finishes sentences that way!) Humor lightens the pall of action. One representative I know has a sense of humor ns big as his body and kindly heart. He'usked mo not to mention his name in connection with this recital, becnuso he Is tender respecting tho feelings of "tho folks back home." He just got back from tho home state. Those constituents of his hate sham and pretense of nil sorts. They hate affectation so much thnt sometimes qulto often, In fact they Imagine peo ple are "putting on" when they nro not. Some woman, moved away from tho old town to a big city, for Instance, will come homo on n visit one day. She will be well dressed. The women of the town will look her over nnd say : "Doesn't she think she's smart!" Poor lady I That's the last thing she thinks she la. She has been to the city and knows sho is not particularly "smart." But those "home folks" know better. National Capital Has Become Great War Center ffrtNE cannot npprcclnte tho things the government is doing In the war until v he comes to Washington," remnrked J. R. Jackson of Detroit, nt tho Wll lard. "If there Is activity In other cities, It amounts to almost riot in Wash ington. Ono observes this moro par ticularly about tho hotels, where everything Is confusion. "Everybody who comes to Wash ington, of course, has somo sort' of business with the government, and all connected with the war. Traveling ou the trains that go through" this city one meets all sorts of men, represen tatives of all sorts of business, and all have some objective that has to do With getting a contract or doing bust ness In some manner wth the govern ment. If the people of every little town and hamlet could get a gUmp-v of Washington In these days, they would'ooino to a sudden realization pe.-lmps that Uncle Sam means business, and Unit he ban guno Into this war to stick until tho finish. The pacifists, I imagine, If they could stay In Washington for n few days, would see the futllltyof their cause. Likewise, I-imagine, If . tho German people could sec what is going on In Washington thoy would not he lulled into sleep by the siren voice of tho Prussian militarists, If that s what is keeping the German people in line " to Say About Knitting nnd think n bit I Yes, of course oji the best thing you ciin do for your world war? Knitting Is Just as popular in the war capltnl us it is anywhere else, but it is Just a bit under the shndow of disapproval. In the flrsl place, the thousands of girls employed in tho government offices here have becomo too enthusiastic with their knitting. So much so thnt they have forgotten their work. Consequently ono wnnders through those official buildings .where entre can be secured and sees throngs of girls sitting nt typewriters and desks knitting. At the same time the government is send help in the departments. , efficiency of some of the government their work, once finished, or becnusa war service, If directed In the right add a great deal to the appearance of good advantage? Do yon ever find your and keep It yourself ns an added but un right. Don't wnste your time dawdling the kitchen cutting down the food con. J muklng bandages. These are serious days, big days, days that In years to como will be regarded as epochal days. In the history books all we get are the big events. Getting up In the morning, eating breakfast and hurry ing off to work never get Into the his tory books. But It Is not left out of our day-by-day life. Even thoso busy congressmen are still .finding time to relish all the fun'that crops up. Truly, we need all the humor
