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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
M ALBERT L. CLOUGH
EDITOR MokDv Service Buyteal Rop1ies~ of Rav1oss6
Copyright 1917 ~ T1e rnre'~osso~o1 syndscoss.
Trying Out The Motor Delivery Wagon

paid
immense held that exists for It, to the hsht
"
hitting their
their Furthermore
prices prevailing used pleasure has become
with light bodies
attachments brought
utilizing the plant and front end the
highly favorable for the business house
delivery,
small scale and at nrst beginning
be fairly
haulage
than short
should be
should
which 1t be used and that be good condition when put
a careful driver
giving 1t faithful and Intelligent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
OVERSIZE TIRES FOR FORD.

OVERSIZE TIRES FOR FORD.
l.. L. inquiries: Would you advise
the use of 31x4-inch tires on NJ
inch demountable rims. for Ford
touring car. both In the front and in
the rear?
Answer: For Sord that IL driven
a great deal and often considerably
overloaded, such as one used COM
r.erctally, there Is reason to believe
that four-inch tires would prove
more economical than the standard
equipment but for a pleasure car
that Is normally used. there Is some
question as TO their advtsabtlity.
These large tires would doubtless
give long service and being lightly
loaded, should be immune from seri-
Gus trouble for = long period. but II
used inflated to the recommended
pressure they might ride harder than
the smaller size. If run at lower
pressure, this defect could be cor
rected, but more power might be alb
sorbed by the tires and the steering
made slightly more laborious. II you
put in 3h-inch demountable rims
YOU will be able to use 30x3 u Inch
and s1x4-inch tires interchangeably
and you can try out the two sizes to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

your own satisfaction. Using "
Inch rims all around will enable you
to get all wheels with ono spare and
We feel sure that the ~ inch tire
will give you an ample margin OF
safety in front. Unless under ex-
csptional conditions Of use. We be-
lieve that tho 4-!nch size on the rear
will, at least, not be an unmtxed ad-
vantage.
RADIATOR TROUBLE.
Answer 70 Il. q. S.: The probable
cause Of the trouble that you have
had from several radiators Of the
same make. which have commenced
to leak after few months OF service
On your car. is one Of two things.
Either this particular make Of radi-
ator 10 Of weak and imperfect con-
struction or else there 10 something
wrong about the radiator support,
which subjects the radiator to excess
sive strains that cause It to open
up" The supports on the frame
should be cushioned or otherwise %
arranged that neither tho bending Of
the frame nor vibration can injurs
the radiator aud ths support at -:
top should BE- properly adjusted.
,terests Of the ovtomobjss osonsr and
.ia1 cars ,otll be constdeys6 from evsvy
all phases of the running end care
nat not to do. Questions u 0eneroI
space permitting. Addssssl AIlert Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

that most American pipe smokers agree
that Kentucky Burley is the worlds
choicest pipe tobacco.
We know that this tobacco can only be at it,
best after two years natural ageing, and we take
the time and pay the price to age VELVET in
Natures sure, patient way.
Youought to know what we know about VELVETSm dness
melownes and Well its mighty easy know and You
learn youngss than riehs BY trying VELVET
go .Hy,.nx .e-ss.d g
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
ASK NATIONS WAR AIMS ROOT HEADS COMMISSION
GERMAN NEWSPAPERS BEGIN
OPEN CRITICISM.
eVasive and UnintelIsible Replies to
Questions Weaken German
Position

The Hague. Netherla nds Dis salts.
faction over Germany's failure frank
~ TO announce her war aims is open
ly expressed in German newspaper
editorials reaching here
1T is deplorsble." the Tag eblatt de
clares. that all declarations OF the
German government regarding war
aims are unintelligible artificial in
distinct and OF many meanings We
have remarked this nearly every time
the chancellor has spoken on this sub
Ject. In all these cases We haze pro
tested that such language was more
harmful than beneficial to the cause OF
the German people. that il confirmed
or permitted To continue unchecked
annexationist aspirations which must
afterward be disappointed that in for.
eign countries il could not win us the
good VIII Of the paeifs's. but would
be used against us by our war-mad
enemies
1T WAS also R mistake. as II since
has been proved that President vii
sons direct question concerning our
war aims was evasivcly answered by
the statement that they would be
communicated the moment We should
be seated at the green table with the
representatives. OF the entente"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
BRITISH BLACKLIST WOODED
Certain Ships Charged With Being
Owned by Alien Enemies Are
Now in Regular Trade.

London. England ~ The British
blacklist of shipping has been With
drawn. so far as il concerns the
United States.
The British admiralty in October Of
1918 issued blacklist which a.
changed from time 10 time. has been
in force from that date As origin
ally issued. II contained list OF 81
neutral vessels. 10 OF which were
American. British shippers were warn
ed to be careful in chsrtering these
ships. which We're seized by the Brit
ssh as being controlled by the German
capital and engaged in unneutral serv-
ice
Most OF the American ships OF the
list We're owned by the American
Transatlantic Co. and several OF them
were seized by the British
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
APPOINTED TO TEACH RUSSIANS
DEMOCRACY.
Accepts ctsirmanship After Confer.
ences With the President and
Secretary Lansing.

Washington. d. E.--Elihu Root.
former secretary AZ state. after con
ferences with President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing formally accepted
the craftsmanship of the American
commission to Russia
Root spent an kour with the presi.
dent at the White House discussing
the Russian situation The president
outlined fully what he desired to &C.
complish.
The commission will be composed
OF three or four principal members
and stat of secretaries and assist
ants. Ii is expected to depart for
Russia within few days.
The needs OF Russia as outlined To
President Wilson are for political.
financial. transportation and CONNER
eial advice and assistance.
The other commissioners have not
been asreed on. hut the name OF
Charles Crane OF Chicago. friend and
unofficial adviser OF the president. has
been mentioned The mission is ad.
mittedly going on a tremendously diff
fcult and important mission and its
personnel Is being selected with great
care.
II is considered likely that some
big men in the railroad industry ~ the
United States will be on the mission.
10 assist in rcorganizing Russa's
transportation system.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
WORLD FAMINE IS
FEARED BY ALLIES
CONFERENCE OF COMMISSION.
eRS HAS BEGUN ON LEAD
ING QUESTIONS
PRICES OF FOODS COMPARED
Greatest Problem Of War Will Be 70
Feed oldiers-Too Many With
drawals From Fields Need
ing Agriculturists

Washington. y. c. - The French
and the British missions began in
earnest their conferences with the
officials of the American goyernm ert,
laying before them in detail the allies
needs and such information and sug.
gestions as TO the best way for the
United States TO meet those needs.
As result. the representatives. OF
the three nations have begun TO put
their heads together to solve the
questions as to how America can
best use her resources TO defeat the
common enemy
The allies need food. they need
railway rolling stock, they need oil
and steel and coal and money
Above all. they must have ships In
which to carry these things across the
Atlantic As President Wilson said
in his recent proclamation to the
American people the United States
must feed Europe.
The grsvest problem for Europe is
the food supply. yet this problem II
not one that concerns Europe alone.
because not only Europe. but the
whole world is heading toward famine
This can be best understood when ii
is considered that 1t is impossible to
withdraw 10000. 900 men from agri.
cultural occupations anywhere with
out disrupting the whole food produc-
ing system OF the world To meet this
situation. the United states is nat
urally in the best position OF any ooun-
try in the world TO increase its pro-
duction far above the normal
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
BAR GERMAN OXFORD PUPILS
Students From South Africa Not Ac-
cepted Under Terms Of Rhodes
Scholars ship.

New York. \ Y,-There will be
no more Rhodes scholarships granted
TO German students. Word has been
received here that the British parlia-
ment has passed an act 10 that effect
nj the request OF the Rhodes trustees,
thus bringing 10 an end a decision
which has gone on among British edu-
Gators ever since the outbreak OF the
European war.
The decision makes some vital
changes in the Rhodes plan. which
had as one of its underlying motives
n rapprochement between England.
Germany and the United s ties look
rs toward international arrangements
n would lead To world peace.
The five German students were ap
pointed by the German emperor under
Cecil Rhodes will The South African
statesman WAS an admirer of the
kaiser
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Price Comparisons.

New York. n Y - Since the be
ginning OF the European war the prin-
cipal articles OF food in this country
have jumped 80 to 100 per cent in
price.
The most noticeable increases are
on -four and sugar In May. 1914, 3ie
pounds of flour could be bought for
l. cents, while today 2S cents is ask
ed Sugar in the same quantity could
be bought Al Is cents. but now 30
cents Is asked
Steaks and chops have advanced :
10 9 cents pound and cheese. ham
and lard $ to is cents pound But
ter. which could be bought for 81 to
"a cents a pound before the war is
now selling at ib 10 56 cents
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
SPEAKER CLARK GETS ANGRY
Asserts That Remarks Of Former
Ambassador Gerard Are False
and Malicious"

Washington n c, - The decisive
use Of the short and ugly Wort" wa.
Speaker Champ Clark's answer "
the charge made in New York by for.
mer Ambassador To Germany James
". Gerard that he got cold feet" al
the Baltimore convention. The charge
was made by Gerard in an address, in
which he also sharply criticised the
speaker for the stand taken by him
on the army bill
He or any other msn who i'm.
Fugns my patriotism is a liar and the
truth is not in him" said the speaker.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
U.BOAT SINKS U. S. VESSEL
Seven Shots He Vessel After Crew
leaves-Patrol Boat Saves
Nine Sailors.

Washington = d C-The Amen-
can schooner Percy Birdsall has been
sunk by submarine gunare. according
10 state department announcement
The crew was rescued by patrol
boat after the attack
The patrol rescued the crew after
It's members had drifted about for an
hour and a half
Nine or 10 shots were hurled at the
vessel. seven Of which strsck No
other details were given in the dis
patch.
The Percy Birdsall is a shir Of 1.l27
tons, and halls from New York She
Was built in 1880 at Wilmington. De-
She carried crew OF nine.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
PLOT TO POISON PARLIAMENT
oas to Be Used on Lawmakers, Ac-
ccrdins to Montreal Police
Fails to MateriAlixe.

Ottawa. Canada.-The vigilance OF
the Montreal police may have frus-
trated an attempt TO subject the Cana.
dian parliament TO poison gas at
tack last night, according TO officials
OF parliament and the police.
The alleged plot was discovered hy
the Montreal police and brought to
the attention OF Medri c. Martin.
mayor Of the city and a member OF
parliament A heavy guard was
quickly thrown around the govern
ment building.
AT late hour the attack had failed
to paterialise
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Aliens May Be Citizens.

New York-The legality OF grant,
Ing final naturalization papers TO, an
alien enemy after declaration OF war
with his country. when the first pa
pers have been taken out before such
declaration. was affirmed here in The
federal Court OF Appeals.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
French Condemn a Girl.

Faris.-A court-martial has con-
dcmned 10 death as "a spy Emilienno
Roue Ducimitiere. an Italian girl Sho
was convicted OF gathering military
information nj Geneva. Lyons and
Paris on behalf of German by whom
she had been employed as a servant.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Saloon Men FOR Prohibition.

Chicago --peclaring that we recog
nize as totally different premises mill
tary necessity and hypocritieal cant
OF professional reformers.' Chicago
saloon keepers have gone on record
as unanimously indorsing nation wide
prohibition
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
RYe For Dry America.

Nashville. Tenn - Governor Rye
sent telegram 20 President Wilson
urging that. during the war. the use
OF food products for the manufacture
governor estimated that s600. 600, 900
OF products that might be used for
food Were consumed annually in tho
manufacture OF liquor.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
To Aid Stricken France.

Washington.--Half million dollaru
to aid In the reconstruction OF hou.S
in the devastated portions OF France.
Belgium. Serbia and Russia was ap-
propriated by the Board OF Trustees OF
the Carnegie Endowment for internsr
tional Peace in annual session here.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Dayii0ht Bandits Buoy.

ChioA&o.-Three young bandits whs
held up the Merchants Bank on South
State street. escaped with $1,000 taken
from the cashiers cage, after they haS
covered the president. John p. Casey
with revolvers.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Murder Victim" Home.

St Louis.-Elijah NJ Minks. for
whose murder" Murel Drum was ar
rested. returned home, Drums A.
rest resulted from story he told OF
engaging in fight with Minks at Do
Soto, Mo.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Socialist Heads Committee.

Amsterdam.-The Vorwaerts points
out that IL is the turn OF the Social
Democrats to appoint a chairman Of
he constituent committee of the reicl
stag, and says that Phillip Scheit
mann, leader of the Socialists will
selected.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Bank Robher. Get si4.ooo.

Chicago, Tli.-Fourteen thousand
dollars was stolen from the private
bank Of Kowaiewsk Brothers. West
Fifty first street by Ave robbers whs
held up the cashier.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Adventists Will Not FIGHT.

washington.-Seve Day Adven
lists have notified the war department
that their religion will not allow them
10 participate in the war between the
United States and Germany.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Diamonds Are Received.

New York.-A shipment OF dis
monds. valued at more than $1,000
600. arrived at an American port on .
Dutch steamship from RottercAm.
They are consigned To American deal
ers.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
U. S. Aviator Killed.

Paris.-Corporal Ronald Hoskier OF
South Orange. n. j.. one OF the starr
of the Americans flying corps. has
been killed in an aerial combat In the
offensive that Is now progressing.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
0read Higher In New York.

New Yorf-The price OF bread went
mp here .st Monday One of tue eis
bakers said the l0cent loaf would be-
reduced two ounces in weight and
would be the smallest size on the mar
ket
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
She Shames a Thug.

Cleveland. Ohio Miss Elizabeth
O.Rrien slammed thug into submis
sion when she said. III YOU want 10
carry gun why don't you enlist
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
ZeppeIin Wrecked.

Amstsrdsm.--one of Germany's big
'st and newest Zeppelins took fire
exploded during storm near
in. All the crew is said TO have
shed. The monster air dragon was
ok by lightning.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
JANA. ! Hi,I,s Fortune

St Paul. Minn.--Jsmes j. Hill. who
died about a year ago. left q fortune
of 51,17s.sss. according TO the report
OF the apps risers. which has just been
filed with the probate court.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
italy To Send Misslon

Rome,--lt is expected that the DUKE
OF the Abruzzi. cousin OF King Victor
Emmanuel. will head an Italian mio,
sion TO the United States.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Borah to Quit U. S. Senate.

shington.-Senas. William f.
Borah of Idaho has informed friends
he will not he candidate for re-elec.
ton when his term expires March 3,
1918
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Would FIGHT for U. s.

ChieaGo--After winning the Creix
de Guerre for bravery in France. Her
man A. Webster. artist. etcher and
soldier Of fortune. has returned te
Chicago to enlist in the United SSsIes
army.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Germany Calls gssmptes Men,

Amsterdam. - A Berlin announce
nent received here says the German
war oYiee has ordered a great number
OF exempts to be called into the Acid
service, They will be replaced in the
industries by women.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Experts of the Bureau
of Mines are designing an apparatus
TO combat noxious gases. which 1t Ia
citydeclared promises to be superior To
any in use on the European battle
fields.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Food Shortage as Health Aid.

in Chicago would be blessing In
dxuise IN decreasing pneumonia. &C
eording - John u Robertson. health
commissioner Twenty six died OF the
disease this week and ISL last week.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Intcrruption.

"when we were interrupted" he said,
with world of meaning in his voice
Il was just going to propose"
yes, yes, go on"
"That is--er-to propose that since
the evening is so fine we might take
little stroll.'s
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
AMERICAN OIL SHY
SUNK BY SUBMARINE
CAPTAIN AND PART OF CREW OF
VACUUM MisSING-EiGHT
ARE LANDED SAFELY.
ON WAY TO- UNITED STATES
Vessel Carried Crew OF "a. Of Whom
IS Were American Citizens-The
Vacuum Was Built in 1912 and
Was of asst Tons Gross.

London-The American oil tank
steamer Vacuum has been sunk The
captain and part of the crew and the
naval lieutenant and nine American
naval gunners are missing.
The Vacuum was sunk By a Germsn
submarine. while she was on the way
to the United States.
The chief mate and Il men. inciud-
ing three of the American navy gun
hers, have been landed.
A boat containing the master o, the
ship and the remainder of the crew.
together with the lieutenant audsuine
naval gunners, is missing.
New York-The American steaui-
ship Vacuum commanded by Capt
S. s Harris of this city. left New
York on March 80 for Birkenhead.
England. carried crew of "a men. OF
whom Is were American citizens. In
GLIDING nine native-born.
The Vacuum. formerly the steam
ship Bayamon. was owned by tho
Vacuum Oh Company of California
She was built in 1912. AT Ecorsc.
Mich. and was brought to the Allan
tic BY way OF the Great Lakes and tho
St Lawrence River. and converted
into a tankship Since the war began
she has made frequent trips TO F.u-
rope. She was vessel OF 2.55l tons
gross. carried oil in bulk and was 2iT
feet long. and with 4S-foot beam
The Vacuum OH Company received
this message from its agents abroad:
Vacuum torpedoed 2sth. lao miles
west Of PARA. Number life boat
with captain and others crowned
In addition the message said that
those in No = boat We're saved. in
GLIDING the chief officer. Simpson ard
Williams. engineers Linderen. Ear
penter; Lots, quartermaster: Hatton.
wireless operator. William orrel.
cook. Nichola. Hilson and Lasker. OF
the naval gun crew.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
GOV. Williams For Dram.

Oklahoma City.-Gov. Robert l. WILL
liams made statement in favor Of
conscription.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
MIXED ORDERS.

All day long they drilled him in the foot
squad and his greatest difficulty came in
the order. Mark time; march," Over and
over for his special benefit the drill SER
geant gave that order. relates the Phila-
delphia Evening Ledger. In the evening
he was put on patrol on officers line and
told to keep the walk clear of all but Of
ficers and their families. and to challenge
everybody after a certain hour: also. TO
advance but one member of any party
challenged for recognition. About 1913"
p. m two figures showed up under an
electric light. The new sentry: Halt.
Who's there?' "Officer Of the day and
daughter" Advance. officer of the day.
to be recognized. Mark time, daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
THE FARM LAnou SITUATION.

In all parts of Vermont there appears
10 pc serious shortage OF farm help.
The supply available to offset this short
age seems to be very limited. To remedy
this situation as much as possible. the
present labor supply on farms must be
used TO the very best advantage.
Most men on farms keep busy all the
while. The point is not in just keeping
busy. but In directing efforts SO that the
most is accomplished. The Agricultural
College of the University of Vermont
through Its extension service suggests the
Following ways whereby farm labor may
be more effective:
| Work should be planned far ahead so
that $40 per north hired man need not
be idle after finisl ing one piece of work.
Again 1t should not be necessary to stop
and do on fair days what might be done
on rainy days. as repairing machinery
and harness. cleaning and treating seed
for sowing. or sharpening tools.
Farmers should change work more than
at present. In every community there
are many one-man farms where the farm
operations can be done in less than half
the time II the operators on two Of these
farms work together. Labor Is not being
used most efficiently If one farmer en-
deavors to do his haying alone. while his
neighbor over the fence does the same
thing.
Instead Of two men blowing with two
horses there should be more cases of one
man with three horses. This might not
be practical in a small and stony field.
One man with three horses can accom-
plish nearly twice as much in week Of
spring work as one man with two horses.
1t is noticeable In many parts OF the State
that more three-horse teams than usual
are being driven this spring.
Economical use of labor has become
highly developed in manufacturing enter
prises. These companies employ men who
spend their time in devising means to
eliminate unnecessary motions Of the
workers. Farmers cannot afford these
specialists and SO must do this planning
for themselves. The work done IL not
measured by the time expended. but by
the amount accomplished. Begin now
to make each hours work count for the
most.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
PRIVATE KILLED IN FRANCE.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mckay of New
port. N. H.. formerly Of Randolph, have
received the news Of the death Of their
son, F.. L. Mckay. in action at the bat
tlefront In France, April 3. Mr.. Nc
Kay was born in Concord. and was 90
years OF age. He had been in the en-
ploy of the machine company at Wind
sor. and at time of enlistment employ ed
by Robertson Construction company Of
that town. He made the trip across
the Atlantic with the e0th battalion of
Montreal which left November 6. 1915,
and went to the battle front in France
in February. 1916. where he was killed
in action April 3. 1917. His personal
effects have been shipped to his par
ents.