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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30

France for army purposes is almost
negligible, and the herds OF cattle
which followed armies in old time
wars and were slaughtered as re-
quired have disappeared from the
field Of war
Frozen meat at present constitutes
so per cent Of the total meat issued TO
the British army. The remainder Is
made up OF preserved meat Of several
varieties. The most familiar form is
the well known bully beef which Is
corned beef packed IN small oblong
tins, each containing II ounces. Some
units cook their bully beef. others pre-
fer 1t just as 1t comes from the tin. II
comprised the principal article OF diet
for the army at Gallipoli.
Another form Of preserved ration is
combination Of about nine ounces oil
meat and half pound of potatoes and
other vegetables. This is served after
warming up, either by heating IN the
/ tin or by boiling the contents in G
camp kettle. which transfers it into e
fairly appetizing stew. This combi'
nation. which is known in army par
/ lance as meat and vegetable ration,
/ is manufactured in England by abou
thirty firms, working under the inspec
/ ton of the local government board.
Another form Of preserved ration
adopted from the American mines, /!
/ pork andsbeans. The first supplies o
these were obtained from the Canadian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30

Argentine for a monthly supply OF
$1,000 tons. Later a meat COMMITTEES"
was set up, and entrusted with the
work Of importing meat not only for
the British army, but also for the
French and Italian governments and
for the British civil population
The principal source Of supply at
present is the Argentine, with assist
ance from Australia and New Zealand.
Both Australia and New Zealand have
reserved their entire surplus supply Of
meat for the use OF the imperial gov
eminent, and over 100000, 600 worth
OF beef, mutton and lamb has been
brought from those countries.
To carry these enormous quantities
OF meat TO the troops the board OF
trade requisitioned all the shipping
engaged in the frozen meat traffic.
Some Of the meat is taken 10 England,
but the greater part Of that required
for the armies is landed directly at
the base ports, where 1t Is discharged
into cold storage warehouses specially
erected for the purpose. In this man
uer there is delivered monthly 10000
tons OF meat for the British armies
and $4,000 tons to the armies OF
Great Britain's allies.
The cost of this meat UP TO the be-
ginning OF 1915 figured at an average
Of about 1914 cents a pound. but 1t has
since risen TO about 1914 cents.
Requlsitioning Of fresh meat IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30
MEAT RATION FOR
HUSKY ARMY men
Frozen Product Takes Place Of Old
Time Methods When Herd OF
Cattle Followed Army.

Behind the British lines In France.
--(Correspondence Of the Associated
Press.)-The British army ration
scale allows one pound of meat TO each
man daily TO the troops in tho trenches,
snd three-quarters Of pound to those
1t home. 1t further requires each SOL
dier ct the front to carry pound Of
meat In his kit.
Tho measures by which an army
equal to one-fffth Of the male popula-
ton OF Great Britain before the war
has been supplied with meat on this
scale, amount to something like a
revolution In the technique Of army
supply.
At the very beginning OF the present
war It was decided 70 provide frozen
meat for the army and the boards Of
trade at once entered into negotiations
with firms importing meat from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30
GERMANY IN ARGENTINE.

Buenos AIRES, Argentina.--German
has had no diplomatic representative
in Argentina since County Luxburg
received his passports. The German
government is without means of ap-
pointing a minister.
The secretaries and attaches at the
German legation in this city have no
diplomatic standing, being merely
clerks to the accredited minister or
charge d'affaires. When Count Lux
burg received his passports from the
Argentine foreign office, he could not
invest the secretary Of the legation
with the rank and diplomatic charac-
ter of charge d'affaires, as he had
never been presented to and recog-
nized by the government in diplo-
matte capacity,
Moreover, IL the German govern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30
FRIDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS NOVEMBER 1917

ment should attempt to put the lega-
ton in charge of persons who are al
ready in the field. it is not considered
likely here that the Argentine govern
ment would accept either as minister
or charge d'affaires any of those per-
sons who have followed Count Lux
burg in the capacity of accomplices,
or who have simply been his instru-
ments.
Therefore, any diplomatic relations
between Germany and the Argentine
republic will have to be carried on
through the Argentine minister at
Berlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30

Pacific Railway company and were in
troduced on an experimental scale in
March, 1916.
The amount of canned meats sup
piled to the troops in France is enor-
nous. Three and half million cans
are received weekly at the bases, and
since the beginning of the war the
army contract department has pur-
chased over 40o,00o,0o0 cans of pre-
served meat. These cans weigh about
l78,500 tons, roughly the equivalent in
weight Of six superintendent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30
HOuserobes

7 r you're looking for something differ
erent be sure to see the beautiful
house robes in checks; panel designs and
plaids. They're very classy. SIS, SIS, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-30
"IoUd's finest store
for men, readD Nth
wonderful displays
of practical Christ
mas gifts.

\ F'TER months Of prepare
L n ton we announce the
opening of our mems gift shop section.
Here are displays complete in every re-
spect: articles from the most moderate
prices to the finest qualities of Europe
and America By all means shop nor as
the most desirable articles can not be
duplicated for Christmas.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20
CONTRACTORS
The Leading Contractors and Engineers
of Chicago and the Work They
Are Doing

Richard NJ. Hennessey. the we'll
known building contractor. has an
honored record for ability and eff
cheney.
A. Cheney. the we'll known team.
ing contractor If 100 East Grand ave-
nue.. is much talked Of for County
Commissioner
~
The Ohio Sandstone Company has
a deservedly high reputation for its
building stone and stone curbing.
All plants of the Chicago Pneumatic
Tool Company, manufacturers OF Lit
tie Giant trucks, are working at full
capacity, according to w. o. Duntley.
president of the concern. At the rate
orders are coming in factory add.
tons will have to be made in the near
future.
The American Cast Iron Pipe Com.
pdHy SldHuS loI pudlity anu SciNiSC
The wonderful organization Of its big
plant is responsible for the great rep.
utation enjoyed by its products.
w. S. Tothill, the great manufac
turer OF gymnasium and playground
apparatus, at 1915 Webster avenue
has a national reputation because o.
the excellence and reliability Of hi!
products.
William II. Baker made good rec
ord on the Sanitary Board.
Byrne Brothers Dredging and En-
cheering Company win praise be
cause of their reasonable figures an
splendid work.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20

ket on Jefferson street from 18th to
Maxwell.
Jefferson street north Of Randolph
and Desplaines street. scene Of an.
archist riot
Hull House, s35 South Halsted st.
Humboldt Park.
Humboldt, Lief Ericsson. Reuter- and
Kosciusko monuments in Humboldt
rark.
solice monument (Haymarket), in
Union Park.
Fire tablet (1S7D. 1877 DeKoven
street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20

Marshall & Huschart deserve the
good reputation OF their municipal
shop and manual training school
work They are at the top.
The Beaver Electric Construction
Company OF 80 North La Sale street
stands high among the contracting en-.
sineers OF the country. The work OF
this company and its engineers is
praised everywhere.
The Lynchburg Foundry Co en-.
Joys high and well deserved reputa.
ton in Chicago for the output Of its
great plant. Its fittings for water, gas
"a culverts are in great demand.
~cSA
The Klemp.Simpson Company excel
in iron and steel construction.
William II. Lyman, the popular for.
mer senator and alderman, Is at the
head OF the big public contracting
firm OF w II. Lyman & Co.
4. Cheney, the we'll known team
ing contractor, is building up a grea,
business through his careful atten'
ton to his customers.
~
G.. s. Wheeler, the president and
treasurer Of the big Standard Con
crete Construction Company, Is high
ly respected in business circles. He
makes friends everywhere and hi:
company has an established reputa
ton for good work whether on pub
lie or private contracts.
The Little Giant motor truck is tn
best on the market
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20

Marshall & Huschart deserve the
good reputation OF their municipal
shop and manual training school
work They are at the top.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20

Thomas j. Sauerman OF Ohio and
Clark streets and proprietor Of the
oldest saloon and restaurant In Chi
cago has the finest bar fixtures In
America. They were made over fifty
years ago. and the carving was all
done by hand. The German Historical
socie,y has taken photographs Of
.hem.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1917.
WHAT FOOLS SOME MoRTALs BE

Every white man in Mississippi
realizes the seriousness of permitting
Negroes to roam about in the South
in the uniform of United States Army
officers" Thus runs sentence in a
Vicksburg, Mississippi, dispatch to
the New York World. What is there
serious in this? The colored men
who have won officers commissions in
the National Army were selected be-
cause of superior intellectual qualifi-
cations, they were given the intensive
training of the Reserve Officers
Corps at Camp Dodge, Des Moines,
Iowa. They were commissioned only
upon merit; and there is no reason
to believe that they will fail to do
credit to the uniform which they are
entitled to wear. That white Miss
issippian of Democratic faith should
find it serious matter for any COL
Ored man to wear other than overalls
and jumper or to carry in his hand
any implement more Important than
a hoe may we'll be believed. But that
there is anything of real menace in
such a thing is ridiculous.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
THE ONLY SOLUTION.

Recently at the Church of England
Congress at Southampton, Sir Sidney
Olivier, who was governor Of Jamaica
from 1907 to the end of 1912. put for
ward the claim that no solution of the
American color question was possible
except by a resolute disclaimer of the
color line and the race differention
theory.
Sir Sidney Olivier certainly knows
what he is talking about. In the
Island of Jamaica, where he was gov
ernor for five years, there are about
100000 colored people and only 10000
whites and yet there is absolutely no
friction between the races. Jamaica
is British colony and the govern
ment is just Colored men enjoy ev-
cry civil and political right which
white men have and there is mo color
line.
Among other things Sir Sidney said {:
my study and comparison of con.
ditions in the United States and the
West 1ndies," he said, "has brought
me to that conclusion. American and
colonial politicians and public men
are not Exeter Hall abolitionists moi
evangelical Christian missionaries.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

do not expect them to adopt the meth
DDS of missionaries, nor do I sympa-
thize with all their programmes. But
it cannot be ignored that it happened
that the faiths of the men who laid
the foundations for the peaceful de-
velopment of the mixed community in
Jamaica were democratic and human.
itarian and, above all, uncompromis-
ingly Christian.
Were race differentiation held to it
must increase civil discord. When the
balance of numbers is as it is in the
South in America it must tend to
foster obscure preparations for civil
war and rebellion. If statesmen and
citizens face in the contrary direction
I do not say that they will attain i'm
mediately civil peace. but I am conf
dent that they will be travelling the
only road toward it.
Il do not suggest that race does not
greatly affect facilities for combina-
ton between humans in healthy
national life, but race difference is
only one of many schismatic agencies.
The solution of the difficulty involves
discipline for the white man as we'll
as the black"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
Mr.. NATHAN STRAUS is RIGHT.

Mr.. Nathan Straus, a we'll known
multi-millionaire of New York City,
who is campaigning to raise $1,000,OOO
for welfare work among the Jews in
the national service, exhibited the
spirit that should burn in the breast
of every man, in inviting fifty colored
soldiers OF the national army at Camp
Upton to his home for Thanksgiving
dinner. 1t is stated that he did this
as one way of showing impartiality in
welfare work which he had empha-
sized ought not be confined to aiding
men Of only one race, one nationality
or one color. It is claimed on all sides
that this great world war is being
waged to firmly establish a world
wide democracy, which is only another
name for the brotherhood of man. It
cannot be claimed that this is white
mans war, as white men constitute
only one-eighth of the cosmopolitan
peoples that are actively engaged in
it. And this democracy or brother
hood of man will never be established
until it. is established right. So long
as any man, or, any set of men are
denied equal and exact participation in
all obligations and benefits that fall to
the lot Of mankind, the grand principle
of democracy will not be established.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
There is no half way ground, it must
be as the new national slogan says:
"FREEDOM FOR ALL FOREVER"
ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK.

God works in mysterious ways His
wonders to PERFORM Thus far in
this great world war while the colored
man has received some very serious
and painful jolts there have been
much good to come out of Nazareth.
At first, when with their usual 10y
atty and patriotism colored men for
got their color and undertook to get
into the game just as other citizens
of this land of the free and the home
of the brave" did, they were rather
rudely awakened from their dreams.
They, however, pocketed their chagrin
as best they could but did not let up
in their efforts to prove their loyalty
and patriotism all over this country,
and the outlook is quite encouraging.
Friends of the dominant race who are
not ashamed nor afraid to speak their
sentiments boldly, are being heard
from on all sides in complimentary
terms Of the patriotism, loyalty, BRAY
cry and SOldlerly bearing. This Is
very encouraging.
A few days ago at Camp Grant,
Rockford, ILL.,, Maj. Gen. Thomas H.
Barry paid some very high compli-
ments. Among other things he said: :
II have served with colored troops
in peace and in war off and on for
more than forty years, and I have al
ways found them equal to any emer-
gency, if properly handled, led, and
given the consideration that you are
entitled to.
"Under some white skins there are
black hearts; and the heart, after all,
is the real test of the man."
Is not this encouraging?
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES.

The new war savings certificates
will bear per cent interest, will run
for a term of five years and will be is
sued in denominations as low as IS.
They are to be just what their names
indicate, savings certificates, a.
means of investment for small savings,
so that the money will be safe and
profitable and at the same time afford
ing the government the use of it. It
is planned to sell the certificates to
the public on the installment plan by
using stamps that may be purchased
and pasted in a book for that purpose.
When there are sufficient stamps to
cover the cost of a certificate the book
can be exchanged for one. The stamps
will be placed on sale in every town
and city in the country.
The individual who has money laid
by for a rainy day need have no hest
tation in converting it into war saw
ings certificates, since the government
will redeem them at any time upon
the request of the holder, allowing in
terest at 4 per cent. Under this ar
rangement the investor in these GER
tificates will have the satisfaction of
knowing that if any emergency should
arise in his family, such as sickness
or death, he could Immediately realize
upon his certificates.
It is safe prediction that the war
savings certificates will go like "hot
cakes" Their small denomination, the
good interest rate, the terms upon
which they may be purchased, the
fact that they are not subject to taxa
ton when held by persons of small
will make them an at,
tractive investment. Working people
whose margin of income above expen-
ses is narrow at best will find in them
an excellent incentive for beginning
will be popular for Christmas presents.
School children will be able to invest
part of their little weekly allowances
in certificates. AS result many mil
lions will be transferred to the Fed
eral Treasury and through it will flow
into the channels of trade, while the
people Of small means will be made
to feel that they, too, are doing their
share toward helping their country
win the war.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
PLAY SAFE,

One of the Liberty Loan workers in
New York suggests that it is a mis-
take not to accept the entire sum of
the oversubscription which has re-
suited from the "drive." 1t took a
great deal of work and no small
amount of time and a tremendous lot
Of careful planning, he argues, to Sc
cure the host of small subscriptions
which came in at the last and swelled
the total of the offering. This work,
he says, will have to be done all over
again when the next loan is foated,
scribers will not then be in position
to subscribe anew.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
WHEN THE WAR WILL END,

There are whole lot of people in
this world who would like to know
when the great world war will end I?
OF course no one wishes it to, end un-
til it ends right, with "FREEDOM
FOR ALL FOREVER" but brush
and PAIL" gives this information
which our readers are welcome to:
WHEN THE WAR WILL END
Absolute knowledge 1 have none,
But my aunt's charwomans sisters
son
Heard a policeman on his beat
Tell a housemaid in Downing Street,
That he had a brother who had a
friend
Who knew when the war was going
to end.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

The National Food Administration
is doing it's utmost in every way pos
sible to educate the people up to the
fact that there is not enough food
stuffs to supply our needs without the
practice of rigid economy by every
one, especially the housewives. The
forecast of available supply indicates
grave danger of serious shortage, un-
less conservation is vigorously and
nationally practiced. The slogan is:
"In the Name of Liberty-SAVE
FOOD"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

DR.. M. L. Burton, president, Univer-
sity of Minnesota, in a speech before
the St. Paul College Club, Tuesday
afternoon, stated as his opinion that:
"The erasure of all class distinctions
and the holding of a common ideal
will be the outcome of the war" We
do not know that DR.. Burton is a
prophet or son of prophet, but we
do hope his representations will
come true.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
THE ONE GREAT ENEMY.

Next month we may declare war
against Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey;
but the war will always be known as
the war with Germany. Germany was
the aggressor, from the start; Ger
many has been the active agent all the
time. Austria would never have bulfS
dozed Serbia but for Germany's ap-
prevail. Bulgaria would never have
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

been drawn in but for the lavishness
of German promises. Turkey would
have kept out but for Germany's pres
sure. So, no matter how many NOM
inal enemies we or the other allies
may have, the one great enemy is and
will be Germany
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
THE MAN WHO DARES

honor the man who in the consci-
entious discharge of his duty dares to
stand alone; the world, with ignorant,
intolerant judgment, may condemn,
avertec, and the hearts of friends grow
cold, but the sense of duty done shall
be sweeter than the applause of the
world, the countenances of relatives or
the hearts of friends. Charles Sumner.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

beautiful tapestry velour Davenport truly
masterpiece uphosterng Not only is hand
furniture, but of the most comfortable
Davenports the market. real at Borg's co..
SPECIAL price Of w.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08

1t is sad to think that there are
colored men who are willing to barter
away their rights as American citizens
for the doubtful honor of being patted
on the back and called good negroes"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-12-08
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