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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
Worth While Quotation,

e There is a power in habitual
smile, not only because it wins friends
and brings customers, but it's influence
over ones own life is Unreasonable.
The effort to be always cheerful, kind.
when wars may be wrangling in the
heart, has great influence in trans.
forming the rt"-Selected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
Effects OF Opposition.

The effects of opposition are won
derful. There are men who rise re-
freshed on hearing of threat-men
, to whom crisis which intimidates
and paralyzes the majority, comes
graceful and beloved as bride!-
Emerson ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
Printing a Dynamite Cartridge

To properly prime q dynamite o.
farm powder cartridge four things arr
essential-the cap. the fuse, the car
fridge and 4 crimping tool The meth
Cd in itself is very simple.
n First crimp the printing cap abou,
the fuse, using the cr1mp1ng tool a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03

children, Esther, Ottilia and Lydia,
and grand daughter, Tavern, spent
sunday with relatives in Hazelton.
i G.. W. Barr spent Sunday in II.
M. Barr home at EdgeWOod.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
Optimistic Thought.
Things arc not to be estimated by
their number but by their Importance.
= ---E-TT a = 80 y -7TTT-
ideal Metal for Yachts.

Ideal Metal for Yachts.
Monel metal, an alloy resembling
nickel. will probably replace steel and
bronze for the construction Of yachts.
It is tougher than nickel steel. does
not corrode. and retains its bright
ness. Aluminium, the lightest OF
yacht plates, lasts only short time
in contact with salt water ,.:1 !.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
!. Makine Cop Hole IN cartridos.

Making Cap Hole In Cartridge.
fridge securely with stout piece Of
cord. y 4 y .s5s # NJ
II the job s. done carefully and cor
rectly the entire outfit will look like
illustration No. 4. and the printing will
be complete. =. y z5;,. s.s 4
NJ Ignorance, fear or carelessness are
the causes Of most accidents. There
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03

OTlHIptuU uHO Up 70 SHo FusSs
shown In the illustration. Next punch
a diagonal hole In the cartridge with
the end Of the crimping tool. making
the hole deep enough to entirely bury
the cap. Insert the cap int this hole
and tie the fuse to the side Of the car
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03

is no immediate danger in handling q
stick Of farm powder II the user will
use but an ordinary amount Of care
and intelligence. .t.$. ~
A common incorrect method OF pr1m.
Ing is to punch*a hole right through
the cartridge, pass the capped fuse
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-03
The Fini.h.d c.rtrida .-Prin.d.

T47 ~ r1"1sHsu .Oartr'o9e-1t,r1Hsu' z
the break, setting fre to the cartridge
instead Of exploding it. or the fuse
may miss 6re altogether, leaving an
:unexploded charge IN the hole or Il
may<hang fire for half an hour or half
a day and cause a serious accident
Short cuts do not pay in handling ex-
plosives. s S e
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Wizard Foot Appliances
Glue Permanent Relief to
Sufferers of Foot Ailments

DR. Alexander E Bloch, the noted orhopraxc specialist of
ST. Louis study of the human
foot and then made and the market these Wizard Foot
Appliances Dr. Bloch has these appliances his
with marked success.
Here the appliances and their several
Wizard Adjustable Arch Builder; be fitted arch,
will successfully all arch troubles Adjusted exactly
arch each Contains feaherlght and
flexible
given by saoo pair.
Adjustable Callous Remover Arch
Builder Combined Contains all the notable features Of arch
calous combined addition building
removing calous places sole
foot positively relieve bunions when properly adjusted
-s75o each
Wizard Adjustable Caous Remover inner sole OF smooth
nugy the beneath this device
overlapping pockets distributed the foot back of
the ball OF the loot and such that the rubber
be put directly back Of the calous-sI5o each
Wizard Adjustable Leveler designed
the heel ankle bones which
SIS pair
The Wizard Foot Appliances Shoe
Dept, third floor.
Mems Wizard Foot Appliances Main Hoor-Mens
Shoe Shop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Coats
For Utility or
Sport Wear

Balmacaan Goats in mixed fabrics.
with button patch pockets, and the
two-in-one storm or laydown collar,
at $1,000.
Utility Coats, in brown-and-white
gray-and-white. and other plaid
combinations. with pockets and belts
and finished with fur collar, at the
moderate price OF $1,000.
Utility Goats. in combinations of
plaids and checks, mannish tweeds
and mixtures. and plaids with self
or velvet collars. trimmed in but
tons and finished with belt light and
heavy weights, and the price for
choice. nf many pleasing styles is
only $1,000.
Utility Goats. OF tweeds and plain
Coatings, in black and brown, some
with velvet collars. others with COL
lars trimmed in fur; patch pockets,
three quarter and seven eighth
lengths, a diversified showing at
the two prices OF Sa7.so and $75.oo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Won1en's Smart Coats
For Wear on All Occasions
with and best
You these coaso appreciate erreawo hand
The Dress Coats
Are Noteworthy

because of the variety of fabrics models and eoors We are
showing excellent Dress Coats of wool de aine brown green
and navy granite CLOTH broadcoh and with vel
others with fur collars half BELTS and finished with buttons
$500 and $3.50
Dress Goats of wool velour Bolivia boadcoh sabardne and
granite cloth plain trimmed models with and without belts:
large amhoe with the raglan kimono sleeve shown. with
flare skirts fur collars and buttons match color of used
trimming Very fashionable and dressy and priced $500
and $685.
Dress Goats of pile fabrics such corduroy. plush broada
with fur collars and with collars simply trimmed in fur full
flare skirts with belts others without particularly smart
style has fur trimming around bottom of Prices $500
$500.
Striped Velour Coats with without fur collars finished with
belt and sash 'front.' also this price dress coats Of broad
CLOTH Sabadne. and wool velour beautifully lined and of finest
yorkms lsnlp. The price, $500
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Coats
For Euening
Wear
in EXCLUSIVE
Models

Not only exclusive. but individ-
ual models. as we have only one of
a kind. Fabrics most favored are
chiffon velvet. plush. black faille.
brocaded velvet. some of these
mingled with gold. and exquisite
shaded mother-of-pearl with fur
collar. These wraps are made
with the wide sweep at bottom.
some with yokes. many finished
with mufline. and the majority
with handsome fur collars. all with
lovely Innings. The price range is
a wide one-S50.00 to Sl3S.00.
Third hoor-G st.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
NeU Notes in
Writing Fabrics

For convenience have had boxed "a sheets Highland Linen
Writing Paper and "a envelopes match; also "a Correspondence
Cards with envelopes match nicely boxed; complete for 75c
Correspondence Cards. with different cards and envelopes
to match, with gilt edge, 35c box.
nchon Game Boxes of leather and mahogany with
for playing poker pnohe and FIVE hundred each $500 $780,
Leather Bridge and Five Hundred Sets prices ranging s100
to $780,
foo enth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

ttrachve low prices:
Sanitol Tooth Paste. I3c.
Kolynos Tooth Paste. I3e.
Sanitol Tooth Powder. lac.
w. & l. Toilet Violet Water. 3
sizes. &c, Sic and SOC.
4711 Cologne. ; sizes. Sc, Sc,
$3.50.
All Bath Salts. , sizes, 2Sc,
45c. s1.OO.
W. & l.. Turkish Bath Soap, SC
cake. SOC dozen.
W. & l. Cucumber and Almond
Cream SoapSc cake, Doc dozen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE BOY SCOUT BOOKS, $50
That NIL boys like to read.

There are eight titles In this
series, and while We have them all
we mention The Boy Scouts Patrol.
The Boy Scouts Air Craft, The Boy
Scouts in the Black Hills. and
others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE MOTOR BOYS SERIES, 45c-
BY Clarence Young.

These stories for boys never lose
their interest. They are up-to-date
in contents and skillfully written.
There are sixteen titles, among
which we mention, The Motor Boys
on Road and River. The Motor Boys
in Mexico. The Motor Boys in the
Clouds and The Motor Boys Under
the Sea.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

and today we quote these very
A lot Of Tooth Brushes with
assorted handles that were
bought under regular value and
are offered at Zoe.
Nail or Hand Scrubs. assorted
backs. al the special price. Toe.
Hair Brushes. with hardwood
hacks, fitted with good bristles.
zoe.
Holmes Frostilla. I4c.
w. & l. BenzOin and Almond
Cream. bottle. &c.
Sheftield's Tooth Paste, lac.
Main floor IT.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE LITTLE PEPPERS SERIES.
sI..0-By Margaret sidney.

Probably no books ever publish
ed for children give greater pleas
ure than the Pepper Books. We
have all eleven titles at the one
prlce-sI.20 for choice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE DARE BOOKS SERIES. Csc
Take the Dare Boys Everywhere.

Twelve titles in this series, in
Guiding The Dare Boys OF l776. The
Dare Boys in Virginia, The Dare
Boys at Vincennes and The Dare
Boys in the Northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
OF INTEREST TO MEN
Mems Autumn Cloves

The best selections of imported and domestic makes new
shades of gray and natural with self black stitching What
need be said except that there plentiful variety and fitting
for all hands.
Tan Capeskn Walking Cloves spear back mems
and cadet sizes An unusually good-ookng and serv-
ceable glove
SIIS the pair.
Tan Cape, Gray Mocha, and Natural-eoor Chamois
Gloves.
$I,so and $a.oo the pair.
Real Dcerskin Walking Gloves, heavy quality in
gray color
Sage the pair
"Washrite" Gloves for men, of the finest
grades of skins, and guaranteed perfectly
remain soft and pliable afterward These excu-
svely here, and priced y
SAYS the pair.
Chamoisette Fabric Cloves, that look exactly like
mocha and wash excellently comfortable and stylish.
In white, gray and natural
SI.oo the pair.
Dress Gloves of fine selected skins, white with self
black stitching.
sI.so, saoo and $a.a5 pair.
Main solr-F
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
HARRY CASTLENAN's FAMOUS
BOOK STORIES At 25c.

This series consists of S titles.
and tells of Franks adventures on
land and water
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
juvenile Books in Great VARIETY
Choose Now for Presentation Purposes
While Stocks Are Fresh and Intact


Juvenile be entertaining
and told wholesome authors
have full pesetato
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Order Today the
Halloween Sweets

Heides' Fine Marshmallows,
box for Toe.
Chautauqua Hard Candy Gloss.
absolutely pure. 4Oc III.
MINIS in Halloween pumpkin
color, zoe III.
Sailed Almonds. sailed the day
ordered Soc III.
Assorted Candy. including
Chocolates. Fruits. Nuts and Jel-
lies. 4Oc III.
Black WalnutS. Shellcd amid
sanitary surroundings. soc III.
Fifth ficor-Ttnth Il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE PAUL 4 PEGGY BOOKS, SOC

These are stories of travel for
boys as well as girls. An entirely
new series. and include Here and
There with Paul and Peggy and
Across the Continent with Paul and
Peggy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
LAURA T. MEADE's BOoks-For
Girls ut l5c.

This writer is very popular with
girls. and We have all the twenty
four titles that belong to this
series, including Daddy's Girl. Miss
Nonentity. Wilt Kitty. The Young
Mutineers and others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
JUVENILE BOOKS, s1.a0-BS Capt.
G. II. l.. Johnston.

An Army Boy in Alaska, An Army
Boy in Mexico, An Army Boy in the
Philippines. An Army Boy in Pekin.
Second foor-F ct.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE BETTY WALES SERIES. s1.oo
by Margaret warde.

This series of eight titles starts
Betty at School and takes her
through college. and tells of the
many interesting events that &C.
CURED.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Some of the Neu SOC Collars

Our line OF soc Collars has been augmented by arrivals
and believe that show styles and they
preticr than you'll usually find
There high and low rolling collars of organdy Georgette
embroidered voilc embroidered and
voe with the high short back, rolling fat fashions
These especially effective when with dark color dresses
Also this orsandy and wolfe with rolling
Dutch collars pleated
Ostrich Boas $3.50 Choice of natural white green, purple,
brown and brown and black and finished with
tassel ends
Main Hoor-G
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
SOME BOOKS FOR BOSs-B,
Everett r. Tonalinson.

Everett T. Tonilinson.
In the Camp OF CORVALLIS. sI.:0.
Camping on the St Lawrence,
$3.50.
Cruising on the st. Lawrence.
S1.2o.
For the Stars and Stripes. sI.20.
The Pennant. sI.O0.
In the Wyoming Valley. s1.0O.
Old Fort Schuyler. 800.
Prisoner in Bun. sI.0O.
Ward Hill at Weston. s1.oo.
Ward Hin at College. sI.oO.
Ward HILL Senior. st.00.
Ward Hill. Teacher. sI.o0.
The Winner. s1.oo.
Winning His Degree. sI.oO.
Winning His w." 90.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
NeuU Charm, and Fashion
in These Tailored Hats
at $3.50

The tailored hat. all adaptations the popular this
season.
Today specialize at $50 TAILORED HATS that represent
the skill of the best mIlners
Velvet the accepted material though hate plush shown
The shapes the jauny uban different variations the
Georgette sailor with medium wide bm and high
shapes
Ribbons flowers. fruit and gold silver braid used
beh these hats and give distinctive touch seldom
moderate price
Come down especially these hats today-they
worth visit.
ho5r-F
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
The Popularity of the Filny Fabric
Makes the Georgette Crepe Waist
Greatly in Demand

entirely models, directly from the designers
Beautiful Georgete Crepe Waists a multitude of different
models white with black feather stitching down 'front.' others
of white embroidered dots front and back many flesh color
embroidered self with touch of blue combination crepe and
de chine and ska very attractive group of
with roll convertible collars. and long sleeves with medal
lions of lace Charming fashions ALL and any be had at the
moderate price of S5.75
We have Tailored Crepe Waists tucked and trimmed with steel
buttons. a low $3.50.
Then the dey models price up those $780,
Third aorGa
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE BOY SCOUT BOOKS. 2sc-By
Lieut.. Howard Pnyson.

These books for boys include ten
different titles. and include The
Boy Scouts of the Eagle Patrol,
The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam. The
Boy Scouts at the Panama Pacific
Exposition and others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
FloWer Bulbs, Csc
and SOC, in Box for
Presentation
Purposes

Have you friends who are
fond Of flowers? Why not send
them Flower Bulbs. These are
nicely put up, with Christmas
greeting card, for 25c and soc.
See these today while in the
store.
Main Aoor-Ilih s.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Our Photographic Store
Is q c CONVENIENCE TO Customers

for when they the shopping they take
the elevator fourth floor number OF
hlms for We receive fresh supply Of nns
ing. Prompt service is We sell all the best
makes of cameres and accessories.
Fourth p u
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE LITTLE COLONEL SERIES,
sI.2o-By Annie Fellows Johnston.

Twelve titles in this series to
choose from. all about the Little
Colonel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE DOROTHY DAINTY SERIES,
SOY ANY Brooks.

S0c-By Amy Brooks.
There are Is titles in this series.
and we have them all. among
which We mention Dorothy Dainty
at the Shore-Dorothy Dainty in
the City, Dorothy Dainty's Gay
Times. Young girls enjoy these
books immensely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Ribbons for Fancy Work and
for Chldren's Hair Bous

Values thai you will consider unusual we know
Dresden Ribbons 5 inches WIDE in dark and light ground
beautiful floral designs pink blue and yellow satin edges zoe ward
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

THE DOROTHY SERIES, :sc-By
Evelyn Raymond.
sThe choice of eleven titles, and
all good. We mention Dorothy. Dor
othy's schooling. Dorothy's Triumph
and Dorothy's Tour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE PEGGY OWENS BOOKS. s1.0o.
BY Lucy Foster Madison.

These titles to choose from:
Peggy Owen and Liberty. Peggy
Owen at Yorktown. Peggy owen.
Patriot; Peggy Owen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

Books by Grace VI. RemIck. sI.:5.
Jane Stuart at Riyercroft, Jane
stuart. Twin; Jane Stuart's Chum,
The GlenIoch Books.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

Tan DOW NDDons IN rIch COT
ors in Roman stripes and checks,
the latter in black-and-white.
-navy-and-white. and brown-and-
white combinations. 81 inches
wide, zoe yard.
Hair Bow Ribbons in bright
plaids. different colorinss.N 5
inches wide. 2se yard.
Beautiful Dresden Ribbons, 6
and 7 inches wide. in effective
floral designs and colors. also
plain satins. in pink. blue and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
Mems Golf Shoes, $3.50
That Every Man Who
Plays Golf Will Appreciate

Shoes that designed especially for sns and
% afford absolute comfort.
Made OF genuine pgskin soft. light
better go shoe the market and the
Main hOor-Ht ST.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
THE ELSIE BOOKS, T5c-By
Martha Finley.

Martina F1niey-
From the twenty-eight titles in
the Elsie Books, we mention the
first favorite, Elsie Dinsmore.
Elsie's Friends az WOODBURY., Ell
sizes Young Folks and Elsie and
Her Namesakes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30
The Dainty Crepe de Chine
Handkerchief at Csc

The handkerchief that great favote with this fall
We showing several styles plain white with wide
coored borders with floral design borders plain
of green lavender white and blue and shaded coornss
Chdren's Picture Handkcr- Women's Glove Handker-
chiefs for boys and girls OF chiefs with
linen, at I71ac broidered designs, I7Hc,
lin 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

white pinch ribbons MORE with satin all price,
39c yard
noveiyhe Boiling Ribbon Bows plain coors or COM
binaons pleasing effects with prices ranging 35c to 7
floor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-30

Splendid Chiffon Automobile
Wells. with hemstitched hens,
~ yards long. 1 yard wide, in
Copenhagen, navy, wistaria, tan,
gray. light blue, white and black
A veil that affords ample protec-
ton. sI.oo.
New Lace Wells in black cack-
ling mesh with all-over design
and border to match, also plain
mesh with border, for soc.
Main toG-Center.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-02-25
THREE REASONS
Each With Two Leos and Ten Fingers.

A Boston woman who Is fond moth
or writes an amusing article about her
experience feeding her boys.
Among other things she says.
Three chubby, rosy-cheeked boys,
Bob. Jack. and Dick. respectively, arc
three OF our reasons for using and
recommending the food Grape-Nuts,
for these youngsters have been fed on
Grape Nuts since infancy. and often
between meals when other children
would have been given candy.
Il gave a package OF GrapeNuts 70
a neighbor whose 3.year.old child was
a weakened little thing. Ill half the
time. The little tot ate the Grape-Nuts
and cream greedily and the mother
not long before truly wonderful
change manifested itself In the child's
face and body. The results we're re-
markable, even for Grape.Nuts.
Both husband and use Grape Nuts
every day and keep strong and well
and have three OF the finest, healthiest
boys you can find In a days march"
Many mothers instead OF destroying
the children's stomachs with candy
and cake give the youngsters hand.
tul OF Grape-Nuts when they are beg
ging for something in the way of
sweets. The result is soon shown In
greatly Increased health, strength and
mental activity.
Name given by Postum Co.. battle
Creek, Mich.
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Rood to Wellville."
Ever rend the above letter. A new
one nppenrs from Tine 60 time. They
are geanine, trwr. and full of humas
INTEREST
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-02-25
How the Tide Was Turned on the
Marne.
General 6allieni HurIs 10000 Men by
Tasieab Against German Flank
and Forces Retreat to
the Aisne.
BY FRANKLIN p. mERRIcK.
International News serviceJ


Paris.--it is not generally known
that the Battle OF the Marne was won
by automobiles. General Gallleni had
400 taGicabs and other light motor cars
at his disposal II will be remem-
bered that Won Kluck with the right OF
the German army got as far as Cham.
plley. General Gallieni. as military gov.
ernor OF Paris. had large force. prob
ably half million men, at his disposal
and he was responsible for the defense
OF Paris.
Gallieni figured that he had more
men than he really needed and that
10000 of his men could be spared for
work at the front.
Acting entirely upon his own re
sponslbillty he ordered his men to
crowd into the automobiles He made
each taxicab carry nine soldiers. II
was a curious sight. There we're two
In each seat, two on the hood. one
ming board.
Within six hours he threw the whole
10000 against the flank of the Ger
mans at Meaux. about thirty-five miles
from Paris. Won Kluck evidently had
not reckoned with such sortie. He
was forced to stop and give battle. The
French. retiring on his front, reformed
and gave battle. The result was the
retreat OF the Germans from Marne
to the Aisne after the sanguinary bat.
tie named from the first river.
This is only one OF the great exploits
port service No other nation in this
war has used the motor car with the
effectiveness OF the French. The auto
mobile transport service Is organized
as separate branch. Working with
amazing rapidity just after the begin.
ming OF the war. the French army Off.
GERS drafted into this corps men who
had been employed In automobile
manufacture-fore skilled work.
men, testers and drivers. The officers
we're drawn from the manufacturers.
agents and other heads OF automobile
organizations The heaviest trucks are
used for ammunition carriers and light
er commercial vehicles for the food
supply. General Mongin commands
the whole corps.
Some noted French race drivers are
now in the army service. Boillot alter.
mates with the Marquis D'Albufera In
driving General Joffre's car. Several
machines are kept ready day and night
for General Joffre and 1t is no unusual