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New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Army Truck Train
Resumes Trip East
Completes 50-Mile Lap From
Pittsburgh After Two
DAYS Rest

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23.-After a stay
of two days in Pittsburgh the army
motor truck train, on its way rom
Detroit to Newport News, left at 8
o'clock this morning, and at o'clock
this evening reached Ligoner, West
m moreland County, thus completing this
ffty-mile lap of It's journey on sched-
ule time.
A committee, headed by the County
Commissioner, escorted the train TO
the Westmoreland County line.
The train of thirty trucks, in com
mand Of Captain Bennett Bronson. with
a troop escort in charge Of Lieutenant
G. A. Riley, made good time. At the
Westmoreland County line, which was
reached at 10 O'Clock, a committee from
that county was awaiting IL. The roads
were in excellent shape considering the
season.
The Westmoreland County escort,
which included Troop A, of the Penn
sylvania Police, accompanied the train
into Greensberg. There a large box OF
tobacco was presented to the soldiers
in charge of trucks by Charles Harth-
ertz.
A committee Of Ligonier was await
ing the train in Greensberg, and after
the soldiers had had luncheon the pro-
cession started once more. The men
were honor guests at meeting Of the
Red Cross in Ligonier tonight
After its night in Ligoner the train
will proceed on its Eastern journey
tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
u. S. Plans Drive for
145,0OO Skilled Men
At Least That Number Need
ed to Build Ships, Says
Labor Department

The government needs $4,000 more
skilled men to build ships, and agents
Of the Department Of Labor are pre-
pairing 10 launch campaign to enlist
at least this number Of shipwrights
and mechanics soon after January /.
There is no limit to the enlistments
in what is known as the Public Ser
vice Reserve. Craftsmen of all trades
will be sought throughout the coun-
trv. as well as clerks and Office men
who desire to work in some war indus
try. The skilled men will be used first.
The others will be sent into training
or registered and indexed for later
calls.
A statement issued last night says
that "literally millions of men must
give up their peace-time occupations
and accept, ever at some sacrifice OF
personal convenience. jobs at which
they can work, not merely for them
selves. but for their country"
The campaign to recruit the labor
will begin in the East soon after New
Years
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Favors Army Publicity
IStnf Correspondencel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Thc pro-
posed dscontinuance Of the posting Of
special orders to officers and men Of
the army was discouraged to-day by
Adjutant General Henry P. Mccain.
The declaration that some Of the orders
contained information that might be
of value TO the enemy was denied by
General Mccain, VINO stated that men
in his department. thoroughly capable
of determining what might prove TO be
vital military information, scrutlnlzed
all the special orders issued for publ
cation In the press.
Newspapers carrying orders trans
ferring officers, in many instances
reach the officer referred To beIore tine
order of the department. and this ad-
vance information should not be de-
MED the soldiers in the field" one
army officer asserted.
Suppression of the orders would de-
prive friends and relatives of the men
involved of knowledge of their loca-
ton. This information is wholly harm
less and does not give so-called COM
fort to the enemy"
The agitation to withhold army or
ders from general circulation was
brought about by an instance some
months ago when the movements OF
certain officers to On embarkation
point was outlined. Since that one
slip-up. however, extra care has been
taken By the adjutant generals office
TO Gull out of the orders any infotma-
tion that might be construed as help
ful TO the enemy.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Fertilizer Industry
Hit by Rail Embargo
Baltimore Factories May Close
Because of Ban on Phos-
phate Shipments
Especial CorrespondenceJ

Baltimore, Dec. 23.-The fertilizer
companies of Baltimore, which is the
centre of the fertilizer industry in the
United States, have just been notified
that an absolute embargo has been
placed on Seaboard Air Line and At
lantic Coast Line shipments to every
point north of Richmond and Norfolk,
and that their consignments of phos
phate rock, therefore, have been cut off
entirely.
Fertilizer manufacturers say the en-
barge will cripple their business. do
irreparable injury TO the farmers of
this part Of the country and seriously
curtail next years food supply. The
manufacturer of fertilizers, they say,
will have TO cease until the embargo is
lifted, and the manufacturers see no
prospect of its being raised.
Since the outbreak of the war the
consumption Of fertilizer by the farm
ors has increased about SO per cent.
President Wilson recently called on
farmers TO produce maximum crops,
and also called on fertilizer manu-
facturers 10 produce and distribute as
much Of their product as possible.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Women Take Place of
Men in Navy Plants
GSto6 Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Unablc TO
compete with private industries IN hold
ing male employees because of the in
creased wages paid by the latter, the
Navy Department has resorted TO the
employment Of women in several of its
big manufacturing plants. it became
known to-day.
Practically all Of the summer cloth
ing used by tho navy is made by fe-
male WORKERS in the large clothing
plants in New York and Charleston,
s. G.. operated under naval control. In
ability TO procure men in the cartridge
bag sewing departments of the ord
nance Storehouses in New York and
ether naval centres has brought about
the employment Of a large force of
women.
Consideration is now>being given the
proposition of introducing female la
Dor in many of the navy yards and gun
factories on work that does not require
skilled mechanics
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Big Thrift Stamp
Drive Is Planned
Thousands of Agencies
Will Be Opened After
the New Year

The War Savings Committee Of SsE
York is joyfuliy antici cipating persi
20 which nearly everybody else locn
forward with anything except glad
ness, the after-Christmas dOldrsns
when the average citizen welcomes he
coming of the New Year as an Oppor
tunity to start retrenching.
The committee means 10 capitalize
the New Year spirit. It expects Al
acceleration of the War Savings move.
ment as soon as the holidays are over
The very name Thrift stamps shOut
be sufficient 10 sell them at the on
time of the year when thrift is in The
air. in the opinion of the committee
Arrangements are being completed b
which subscribers TO the nations s.,
000 100000 War Thrift Loan will 3
saved even the trouble OF going 10 tA'
postofiice 10 buy the stamps. LTsr
agent for an express company, IN ever
city, town and hamlet throughout The
United States is TO become an author
lied agent for the sale Of the stamps
Frederic w. Allen, Director Of wa
Savings for New York, announces ha'
express Offices in New York will besi'
this work very soon. There are alresdy
1892 places in New York at whlsa
Thrift and War Savings stamps may Dc
obtained, he points out.
In making this computation ne eon.
siders 1000 mail carriers as waking
stamp depots, for they have been sp
pointed sales agents. A great many Of
the stations are in drugstores,. :,
Thrift and the greater produeti'n 2, ?,
war materials are synonymous, @il
Mr.. Allen yesterday. "To save 10 ",
smallest things and 10 provide scuno
foundation of national life during ms
war is a great lesson that we have 70
learn"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Menorah. Societies Begin
Six-Day Session Wednesday

The quinquennial convention Of the
Mcnorah Societies of America and
Canada will open for a six-day session
on Wednesday. December 26. Daily
meetings will be held. Fifty-eight uni
versties are expected 20 send repre-
sentatives to the convention,
The "Maccabean Dinner" the prin-
cipal event of the convention. will be
held in the gymnasium Of Columbia
University on Saturday night, Decem-
Der 20. The speakers will include
Abram |. Elkus. formet Ambassador TO
Turkey; Congressman Julius Kahn.
Bernard NJ. Baruch, VI. Stephane Lu-
zanne, Of the French mission; Captain
David Albala, OF the Serbian mission.
Oscar s. Straus and number Of
others.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Business Men
Protest Against
Delay in Mails
Merchants Association APP
peals to the Interstate Com
merce Commission

The Merchants Association OF New
York, which has filed with the Inter
state Commerce Commission a protest
against the Postmaster Generals pro-
posal for the more general carriage
of commodities by mail, has circular
lied other commercial organizations
in various cities Of the United States
with regard to inefiiciency in the postal
service. Replies received indicate a
general dissatisfaction with the SER
vice.
IN It's protest the association pointed
out that the first class postal service
has already been seriously harmed by
the operation of the 7arcels post under
the present limit OF weight
Boston Reports Delays.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce
wrote ;hat Boston business men had
experienced postal delays since the
declaration Of war by the United
States and that the chamber had APP
pointed q committee to study the mat
ter. The committee found that most
Of the trouble arose in the delivery
Of mail from out-oftowh posts, but
could not definitely say that the rail-
way mail service was to blame.
There are said 70 be instances
where railway mail cars have been
taken off without an adequate substi-
tute being provided" i was stated.
Among Tic New York concerns re-
porting was the Society for Electrical
Development, Inc, whose general man
ager. J. II. Wakeman, told OF third
class mail taking n week to reach
Brooklyn, ten days or more TO reach
Cincinnati and thirteen days 20 reach
Atlanta, Ga.
Letters which used to take only
twenty-four hours 20 reach us now
take three or four days" wrote +. II.
Naylor. socletary-tressurer of the
Writing Paper Manufacturers Asso-
citation. New York. adding that the
Grand Central division Of the post;
Office had said the delay was due TO
lack of help.
The Illuminating Engineering So
ciety. New York, complained of inef-
dciency in the collection of mail, par
ticularly second, third and fourth class.
Railway Service Blamed.
The McEeesport PENN Chamber OF
Commerce and the Somerville IN. j.
Merchants Association blamed the
railway mail service for delays.
1--WE have received miserable service
for several months" wrote c. l.. Cobb,
cashier OF the Peoples Nationa! Bank,
Rock Hill, 6. c. Letters mailed in
New York in the afternoon do not reach
Rock Hill under thirty-six and forty
hours"
The National Petroleum Association,
Cleveland, wrote:
"From such points as Washington,
Philadelphia and New York our letters
are arriving from ono to two days
later than the usual schedule"
The National Municipal League,
Philadelphia. complained not only of
delays but of'ectual loss Of mail.
d. B. Ryland, business manager OF
the Chamber of Commerce, Lynchburg
Va, declared that Mr.. Burleson has
"studiously disregarded the needs OF
business interests in handling first
class mail for several years past
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24

liar 20 that OF a life insurance or fire
insurance company, which invests
money TO get profitable business on its
books. The cost Of getting this bust
ness has to be paid before the result
ing profits begin to come in. To Judge
Of the proftableness of their business
by operations to date is like asking a
farmer who took possession OF farm
in October 10 give a statement of re-
ceipts and expenditures in May.
ut will be remembered that similar
criticisms were directed 81 the Fed
ersl Reserve banks toward the close
OF their first year
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Air Raid Dugout for 10000

LONDON, Nov. 30 by maiD The
biggest air raid dugout in England has
Just been opened to the public. II will
accommodate 10000 persons. The dug
out is really an unfinished railway tun-
mel, 100 feet underground, on which
work was discontinued at the beginning
of the war. 1t is electric lighted and
seats have been provided for 1000 pef-
AIMS
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Red Cross Aids Florence
Vaccine Rushed From Rome
Helps to Abate Smallpox

FLORENCE, Italy, Dec. 22.-The
smallpox scare prevalent during the
last fortnight has been considerably
abated by the arrival of vaccine, rushed
from Rome by the American Red
Cross. which had a sufficient quantity
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24

on hand to respond to the appeal s Ii.
Florence authorities. A Red Croanu.
missioner is quartered here 10 Il.
Villa Palmieri, turned over to the Red
Cross for the use Of refugees byI.w
Ellsworth, Of Chicago.
The contagion originated amen,
fugitives from the invaded regon'
twenty-five OF whom were taken ID.
All the schools were al once closed, IN.
cluding the convent where Princea
Maria. daughter Of King Albert o. Bel.
gium. is being educated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
IOWA CHRISTIAN IoNARY so.
cIErY CHOOSES MARSHALL.
TOWN FOR 1918 MEETING.
CONVENTION CLOSES AT
DIES MONIES THURSDAY
Chairman Of the Convention For
Coming Year-Meeting Here to Be
Held in June, But Exact Date Is Not
Set-Baker on Board of Managers.

AT the annual convention Of the Iowa
Christian Missionary Society, which
was brought to a close at the Capitol
Park Christian church at Des Moines
Thursday night, Marshalltown was
chosen as the meeting place for 1918.
Altho fixing June as the month of the
convention, the definite dates were left
to the board of managers. At the Des
Moines convention there were in at
tendance 200 delegates in addition to
those from the Des Moines churches.
Des Mones alone has fifteen churches.
The officers chosen for the society
for the coming year were Ex-Governor
George W. Clark, of Des Moines, chair
man; w. c. Cole, Des Moines, first vice
chairman; C. o. Stuckenbruck, Coun-
Gil Bluffs second vice chairman; Wal
lace Bacon, Keokuk. recording secre-
tary; George Henry, Nevada, first as
sistant recording secretary; and Paul
Becker Written, second assistant re-
cording secretary.
The board of managers is composed
of Rev c. S. Medbury, Des Moines;
L. c. Harris, Ames; B. w. Garrett, Des
Moines: C. o. Stuckenbruck, Council!
Bluffs; James A. Burns, Fort Madison;
and Rev. w. NJ. Baker Of this city.
Judge Hubert Utterback, Des Moines,
James A. Burns, Fort Madison; and
Rev. Mr.. Baker are the trustees.
Rev. and Mrs. Baker returned home
from Des Moines Thursday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Huntington. w. Va. in 1910, and the
colonel is still acting as manager.
Ellwel and Kenyon, in songs, opened
the show. and made a decided hit with
the first night crowd. Hawaii's Nude
Truth Girl, in Hawaiian dances, offered
nothing new and her act apparently is
designed to afford an opportunity for
the hula hula.
Wright and Davis, in a talking bit
appealed to the audience, and rather
bright dialog won them a place close
to that Of the old soldier fiddlers in the
favor Of the spectators.
Battle scenes and the defeat Of the
Japanese Mexican plan to capture the
Charming munitions plant. with the
union of the lovers, featured the last
installment of the "Patria" serial, in
which Irene Castle Is starred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
AMUSEM ENTS.
Old Soldier FiddIers Get Big Reception
at Casino,

at Casino.
The old soldier fiddlers, four veter-
ans of the civil war-two from the I'M
ion and two from the confederate
armies-received big reception at the
Casino Thursday night. the act prov
ing the most popular hit of the season.
Capacity audiences were in attendance.
The fiiddling quartet, laying no claim
to exceptional musical talent. has
proved decided hit on the vaudeville
stage for several years, and especially
so at the present time when the coun-
try again is thrown. into armed strife.
The old warriors are as spry as lads,
and their jigs and turkey -trottinG adds
a humorous side to the act. odd Zip
Coon" 1.-THE Arkansaw Traveller and
other favorites Of ante-bellum days are
included among thesinstrumental num-
bers. Two vocal numbers, one by the
veterans, who sing Just Before the
Battle Mother" and1a solo by the
Younger Mr.. Pattee,sthe modern sol-
der" who offers a patriotic hit, called
for repeated encores. A patriotic finale
was roundly applauded. The act was
created by Col. John A. Pattee, at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
At The Strand.

Norma Talmadge, a popular screen
star, was seen at the Strand Thursday
night in an eisht-reel perturbation Of
.Panthea," a Russian story that ad-
mits Of many stirring scenes. Miss
Talmadge excels in her emotional work,
in which, at times. she rises to great
heights. The stars support is of high
character, and the picture is pleasing.
Fair-sized audiences were in attend
ance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.
Patriotic Gathering For Y. N. C. A
Work to Be Held,

Work to Be Held.
A mass meeting to raise $4,000 In
this city for Y. NJ. c. A. work In the
army and navy will be held at the Y.
M. C. A. at 1880 this evening. The city
has pledged to raise that sum as it's
share of the budget apportioned to
Iowa
Members Of the company Of "Old Sol
der Fiddlers", now playing at the
Casino, and three veterans from the
soldiers home, will play on the court
house lawn early in the. evening and
60 from there to the Y, M. c. A.
r. w. McCreery will preside, and the
principal address will be made by
Judge B. r. Cummings. Short talks will
be given by F. A. Moscrip. Aaron Pal
mer, D. w. Norris, and c. III. u. Board
man.
Everyone, whether member Of the
X. M. c. A. or not. Is free to attend
the patriotic meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Presbyterian church Sunday. formai
flag raising exercises will be observed
in the floating to the breeze new nag
made by members Of the Ladies' AID
Society of the church. The trustees
have had erected new flag stafy on
the cupola Of the church, from which
the flag will fly. The new flag Is made
of bunting, and Is 6x10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
JOYCE GENERAL ATTORNEY.
Fort Dodge Lawyer Accepts Off,
With NJ. e. St. L.

Fort O0uU0 EAWy0T NVCePSs VHTCe
With N. & St. L.
NJ. NJ. Joyce, of Fort Dodge, Of the
law Arm Of Burnquist & Joyce, has
been appointed general attorney of the
M. G. st. L., headquarters Minneapolis.
to succeed F. M. Miner, who was APP
pointed general counsel when w. H.
Bremner was elected president Burn
quist & Joyce have been district at
torneys for the. M. & st, T.. at Fort
Dodge for q number OF years. Mr.. Joyce
will move to Minneapolis to begin his
work as soon as he can leave the BUSH
ness fthe partnership. W
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

A Sterling silver thimble free with
every purchase all day Saturday.
Hellerud's jewelry store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
Gard o. Thanks.

We desire to thank friends and neigh
bors for Kindness and sympathy shown
during illness and death OF our hus-
band ana father. Also for beautifal
Towers. Mrs. ]. n Bishop. Nj. b. n.
Di1hop, Mr.. Arthur WILSON. 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Johnsons cleaner removes scum,
road oil. grease, etc. Old Reliable Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Mrs. Marie c. Mcfarland went to
Waterloo this forenoon to visit for a
few days with her daughter, Mrs. c.
e. Howard,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Roy T. WATSON was In Des Moines
today on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Let me do your painting, inside or
out and 1t will be right. w. A. George.
Jr., lo2 West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Patriotic rally, Y. NJ. c. A. tonight,
1880. Good speaking and music.
Everyone invited. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

F. NJ. Mitchell. agent for the NJ. &
st. L. at Minerva, left for Monmouth,
ILL, this morning on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Bankers say they are willing to lend
money on we'll painted house. Use
H. & M. paint. Old Reliable Drug Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Edwards, s South
Sixth avenue, are the parents of son,
born at $3.50 Thursday night. The baby
KS the couples first child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Students of Central Iowa Business
College enjoyed a picnic Thursday af-
ternoon at Riverview park. The time
was enjoyed socially and with games,
and at o'clock supper was served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Fire, lightning and tornado insurance,
George r. Norris, over IS West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Johnsons prepared wax. liquid OF
paste, keeps furniture new. Old Reliable
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Drink Colfax Water and keep well.
Phone ~. Bailey BOYS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Buy your wallpaper Of me and have
the work done right. w. A. George. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
Dr.. Bullard, osteopath. is west Main.

" Save ten per cent on graduation
gifts. Helleruds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

A well panied house brings the high
est price. Use II. & NJ. paint. Old Re-
liable Drag Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
TONIGHT ONLY
NORMA
TALMADGE
allt / f"
8-ACTS-S

rEE cRiTIcs HAD TO SAY
* ABOUT "PANTHEA'
sNerma TaImadss springs to
the foremost rank Of emotional
dramatic artists by her superb
portrayal Of the title roIs.'
'Zit'-N. Y. Evening Journal
.surpassss svsry expectation;
will hold an audience spslIbound."
Exhibitors Trade Review
"Ths biggest personal success
any seresn artist has scored this
ssason-Story nevers wavers In
lie intensity-Miss Talmadgs 10
absolutely thrilling"
N. Y. American
AMiss TaImadge scores on ev-
cry eount-Risss to great heights"
N. Y. Tribune
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

DR.. Graham, osteopath. Masonic temple

Save ten per cent on wedding gifts
here. Hellerud's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Let us clean your rugs, all dust ana
spots removed. Colors frightened. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed. Phone $50. Palace
Laundry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Farm loans. william Battin. $40
North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

For sale-Tomorrow at market sale
in Marshalltown, Saturday May 26, IA
ewes with lambs by their side.-Adver-
tisement,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25
TO HAVE FLAG RAISING.

Church to Float New
CoIors Made by Women.
Following the morning service at the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Johnson's carbon remover You can
take hills on high without knock
Old Reliable Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Physical Director c. E. Gilman
goes to Gilman tonight to address
patriotic meeting, in the interest Of
the Y. NJ. c. A. fund for work in the
army and navy that is to follow the
commencement exercises this evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

We have some fine quality German
and common millet seed for sale. See
it at Bowles G. Billings, 305 Market
street Marshalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-25

Members Of the aid society OF the
First United Evangelical church met
Thursday afternoon in the lecture room
Of the church and spent busy after
noon quilting.