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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-08-30

The teacher was giving her pupils
lesson on the names of young ami
mails and birds-colt, calf, puppy,
kitten, lamb, were not difficult, but
when asked what little eagle was
called, no one responded. Waiting a
moment the teacher wrote "eaglet'
on the board. Next came the word
rat" Again there was a silence;
then little Nellie shouted explosively:
Il know, teacher-ratlet."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
COMB SAGE TEA IN
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
If MIXED WITH SULPHUR 1T
DARKENS so NATURALLY NO.
BODY CAN TELL.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened; glossy and attractive
with brew Of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair took on that dull.
faded or streaked appearance. this
simple mixture was applied with won
derful effect. BY asking at any drug
store for 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" you will get a large bottle
of this old-time recipe, improved by
the addition of other ingredients, all
ready to use, for about SO cents. Il This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty to
the hair. @
A well known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound now because 1t
'darkens SO naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell it has been applied
it's so easy to use, too. You simply
dampen comb or soft brush and draw
lit through your hair, taking one strand
at time. BY morning the gray hair
disappears; after another application
or two it is restored to its natural
color, and looks glossy, soft and beau
| tiful This preparation is delightful
toilet requisite. 1t is not intended for
the cure, mitigation or prevention -
disease. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking Take
Olive Tablets

lfyour akin is yellow-complexion pallid
tongue coated-appetite poor-you have
Ia bad taste In your mouth-alazy, no-goot
feeling should take Olive Tablets.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets substitute
forcalomel- prepared byDr. Edward.
after II years Of study with BIZ. patients
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purel,
vegetable compound mixed with olive oil
You will know them by their olive color
To have clear. pink skin. bright eyes
no pimplea a feeling Of buoyancy liks
childhood days you must get at the cause
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on thu
liver and bowels like calomel+yet havt
no dangerous after effects
They start the bile and overcome consti
patton. That's why millions Of boxes art
sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. AL
druggists. Take one or two nightly ane
note the pleasing results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

rise and fall Of the waves. The boat
drifted cautiously in stern first, held
by the two oars in the hands OF Liver
pool and White. The former roughly
assumed command.
"Get up there. Mccain; on your
knees now; for heavens sake don't
miss that rope, and hold on hard; take
turn around that thwart amidships-
no! don't make fast! Give Tony the
end; he has one hand yet. Now get
Dubois into the sling; d you, man,
you've got to; we can't leave these
oars. Take grip there, Dubois, and
help yourself. That's better" He lift
ed his arm in signal. "All right, sir,
swing away!"
It was a good half hours Job, and q
hard one; twice the boat nearly
swamped, and went down. Liverpool
was the last to leave the boat, already
half filled with water. AS he rose slow
ly, gripping the rope with his hands,
unable to get foot in the moose, the
deserted craft f1oated away, the dead
body of Watson half covered with
water.
The four of them made sorry look
ing bunch on the deck, but now that
they were safe, my feeling Of SYM
patty had vanished. could only re-
call their treatment of us, and the dan
ger we still ran in having them once
again aboard. Nothing was to be
gained by soft words with such as they.
I stepped across to front them, and Oh
son and Dugan Joined me.
"Now, look here" said grimly.
"We've taken you aboard because
we're human beings; but there's going
to be no mistake as to your exact
status on this ship. You'll take your
orders from me, and I'll kill the first
man-jack of you who shows sign OF
treachery. What became Of Sachs?
Mccain was still gasping from his
drop into the sea, and could not an.
swer, although I addressed my ques-
ton to him. Liverpool replied:
aHe knitted Watson. and Dubois
knocked him overheard with an oar
he never cum up"
"was it in the fight Dubois got
hurt9" 4.
mo, he was hit by the boom, an
Tony there broke his arm when he fell
into the boat of the ships ladder"
"All right; three Of you are At for
work, and Tony can stand watch in the
engineroom. Have you had anything
to eat1"
Eyes, sir, in a way; there was food
In the boat"
"Then you have Jared in that respect
better than we have. White, you &c
below and hustle coal; you climb down
also Tony, and relieve Masters. Tell
him to lie down and get some rest
Move along now, I'll be down there
myself presently"
turned to McCann.> "Get up from
theTe; you are hand on board this
ship the rest Of the voyage. Do you
understand? Answer me-do your
EYES,"
"Do better than that"
'Yes, sir"
every well; now you and Liverpool
pick up Dubois, and put him in. mum
Der seven stateroom. Make him as com
Portable as possible, but don't be Ions
! :hc:.. -. - .r.e- -eerrortt on deck to hfr
Olson; he'll keep you busy, and out Of
mischief. A word with you, Olson"
I (To Be Continuedl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
h.mb.rlain's Tablets.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
iousness and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment of those diseases. People who
have suffered for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to OBJ
tain any permanent relief. have been
completely cured by the use Of these
tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are also
Of great value for biliousness. Chronic
constipation may be permanently cured
by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and
observing the plain printed directions
with each bottle. For sale by all drug
gists-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Address
Is Given, But Key Num-
Der Used.

When an advertiser does not use MS
name, it is because he does not want
the public to know it, so you must ao-
dress a letter to imes-Repubncan'
using the letters he uses. We deliver
them to the advertiser promptly. we
can not give you his name or address
All advertisements for this column
must be in this office by II (noon) Tor
publication that day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
BOY STARTS SERIOUS BLAZE.
Bonfire Lighted by New Hampton
Lad Results in Loss OF Barn.

Special to TimeS-ftepupI10cEI1
New Hampton, Nov. s.-Mas.er
Buster. Lahner, 6-year-old son OF MI.
and Mrs. Phil Lahner, decided to nave
a bonfire Tuesday forenoon and set
fire to some loose straw In the barn at
the rear Of the lot. The result was
that the barn was consumed and with
it about ave tons Of baled hay two
sets Of harness and other articles.
The barn Of A. A. Kutish, near, was
badly damaged. Mr.. Lahner had 5000
insurance on the barn, but nothing on
the contents. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
REFEREES SALE.

The 240 acres known as the E. W.
Wyatt farm. south OF county hospital.
Marshall county, Iowa, Is to be sold at
private sale. Bids will be received
from Oct. Is to Nov. 10.
Bidders will have the privilege Of
bidding on this land in 40 and 80 acre
tracts or on the whole amount as they
wish.
Referee reserves the right to sell in
separate tracts or as n whole-which
ever way it will bring the most money.
Referee also reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. For terms in
quire Of Frank NJ. Haradon, referee.
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
MISSOURI FARMS.

For sale-small Missouri farm, $40
cash and S. monthly. no interest or
taxes; highly productive land; close
to three big markets. Write for pho
tographs and full information. Mum
GER A-211 N. Y. Life building. Kansas
CITY Mo-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
where the Sea i, Black.

Apart from the various shades OF
blue and green, the sea appears OF
deep red in the Bay Of Loango, yellow
l0ff the coast Of Japan, white near Cape
Paimas, and almost black near the
I lfnldive islands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale Thoroughbred shorthorn
bulls; one high grade 15-months- old.
Low price for quick sale. Eight choice
big type Poland China boars. ]. G.
Baily, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

has been unable to leave his bed, and
death came as relief to him after
years OF suffering. He is survived py
wife and two young children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For sale--Pure bred Hampshire
boars. cholera immuned. February and
March pigs. r. L. Pemberton, LeGrand.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
For sale-onions George Manfull,
Ill Ingledue.

For sale-sewing machine and
feather bed, IS each. Both In good
condition, 401 North Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted-1911, model A, Krit auto
without back end; will pay good price:
Write H, care of Times Republican
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
WANTED

Wanted-To buy your rags. maya
zines and all kinds Of junk. Phone
white 1920 and our wagon will call.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
Classified Advertisements
Thar

For SaIe-Cholera immuned big typo
Poland China fall and spring male pigs.
Big bone and big Hitter kind. ]. L.
MoIloy and Son., Albion, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Poland China boars and
short horn bslls. A. F. Pike, Rhodes,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

The Quinine That Does Not Affect Head
Because Of its tonic and laxative effect,
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken
by anyone witahout causing nervous
ness or ringing in the head. There is
only zone "Bromo Quinine." e. w.
Groves signature Is on box. 80 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

An automobile body made Of seven
fiat sections, which can be taken apart
for shipping fiat or replaced II injured,
has been invented by an Englishman in
South Africa. ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

edlately, men, women;
government war jobs; $500 month;
list free. Franklin Institute, Dept
113 ], Rochester, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted-Good dry maple. willow or
bass wood. May be either four feet or
stove length, but must be straight BODY
wood. Gregory Coal, Coke & Lime
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
R..idant I'D Greene Dead.

Special ito Times -,Repub lican.
Greene, Nov. &C. w. Delker died
at his home wednesday evening, after
suffer!-g for several years with tuber-
culosis. For the past three years he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Two castings 36x4, one
36x5, almost new. Roy Reidel. Albion
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Hard and soft block wood
16-inch at $3.50 and 1925 cord de-
livered Phone green 1890,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE

To Rent-Crown apartments. with
all the conveniences and comforts: dis
appearing BEDS gas range. steam heat.
water and Janitor service furnished.
Only two apartments left. Enquire 8.
c. Bell, agent phone s35.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe-Stove wood, phone even
ings, white 1890. C. w. Brown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe-Four-year-o old, we'll broken
gelding, weighs Just 1900 pounds. See
him. at our yards at 305 Market street,
Marshalltown, Iowa. Bowles & Billings
Grain Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe--Immuned Poland China
nale hnss Three vearlings. herd
boars. at IA bargain. Twenty-Five
spring boars from $35 to $50 each. The
kind that are prolific and bare down
hard on the scales F. G. Paul. route 1,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For saIe-Seven fall, eight spring
Poland China male pigs. all big type.
Breeding extra good ones, and my two
herd boars the very best. One Shrop
buck, Is months old. Prices right. Ad-
dress w. II. Jones, Clemens. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-Five-room house, 1918
South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rert-Two unfurnished rooms;
heated; for light housekeeping; close
in. Phone red 1910.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Twenty Poland China fall
and spring open gifts and ten spring
bears; boars from same litters sold as
high as SITS; girlts and boars for sale
a. 20 cents per pound. A. ]. Banks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Axminister rug, 12x13-6
| oriental design. Call 7 South Third
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-Nicely furnished sleeping
room. modern. SO month. 81 West
Church street. Phone white 571.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Misunderstanding at the Home
Laundry. Phone green 765.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

=. 5s:s;.. i.oys;s :-..t: ;s-:s-s
at 6 North Fifth street, at a very rea-
sonable rent. Phone 159.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-A choice lot OF Duroc
Jersey boars and gifts. F. r. Preston.
State Center Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale or Exchanse-One OF the
finest S0-acre tracts Of land in Mitchell
county, Iowa. Want nice home In
Marshalltown. iowa. Write or phone
Whitehead & Edwards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
MISCELLANEOUS

Let us do your carpet WEAVING and
rug making. Marshalltown Rug Works.
III East State Phone red 400.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-Five-room cottage partly
modern. Phone 1895.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted-Place on farm near Mar
shalltown for an old horse to work fol
his feed. Safe driver, will work double
at ordinary farm work. Will leave him
there until spring. D. w. Norris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale--White Angora rabbits ant
Belgian hares. Phone red 1881.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

soutkwsst Iowa 10 . fertile aeld u,
the man with anything 20 sell that has
merit. 9eventy.fivs thousand peopls
In southwest Iowa read the daily NoA.
parsil. It - the great want id mediums
OF this section. Il 10 known 4ar an1
wide ~ . producer Of rssultA e yoa
have land or anything else % esll -
trade. get In touch with southwees
lows thru The Nonpareil CouAe9
Bluffs yow9 81. s5.ss-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Saie-Three good thrifty hogs. J.
N. Bonnette, 1872 Preston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-Modern seven room bunga-
low white 11S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-Nice sleeping room. close
In. Phone 1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Oopynghs \ q No OufS kOo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent-F'ive-room house on south
side. 7. 8. Finkle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
FOR SALE CITY PROPERTY

For SaIe-Five room new bunsalow'
will sell at sacrifice, II taken before
Nov 16. Call at 1903 West State or
phone green IT'S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe-Twelve Duroc Jersey
spring bears; good ones. H. w. An
drews, New Providence, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted-Job on farm by married
man to husk corn or do general farm
work, wife to do housework. Phone
.202s Mason City, or address s71 Soutf
Virginia avenue, Mason City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
TO ExCHANG E.

TO Rent-suite or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping; heated.
Half block from library. Phone ssS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For Sale-Registered Hampshire
boars. John II. Someryille, Gilman.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe-Storage tank and pump,
holds 300-gallon gasolene, good as new.
Inquire North Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
IOWA LANDS.

For Sale-$7O to $3.50 per acre for
hest Iowa farms. Large list sent on
request. spaulding & ODonneu. Elma.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

SWEENEY WEATHERsTRIP CO.
Membership and all kinds OF car
ipenter work, floor laying and cabinet
work. Shop rear OF 100 West Main.
rl.on. y-,.vw 1IIo. Sweeney and May
nard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09
SALESMAN WANTED.

For Sale-Twelve and 16-inch bloc
wood. M. Arson, phope yellow 1855.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

For SaIe-Hereford bulls OLD enough
for service: priced to sell. II in need OF
good strong bull. better come At
once. Just have q few left Phone
on 80 J. e. Stewart r. R s. Grin
nell, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

To Rent Furnished apartment
sleeping porch. modern conveniences,
yellow 1908.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

vanleu-rusi,ivu us grocery clerk
can give good references. Address r.
this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted - Every one &c know that
the services Of the visiting nurse en-.
ployed by the Visiting Nurses Asso.
citation, are to be had at what patients
are able and willing to pay or without
pay, by those in straitened circum-
stances. Telephone Clara Britt IL
South Fourth street. Phone ssS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-09

Wanted-Job Of corn picking. Tele
phone 171s. Write box SO, Marshall
town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
Salvation Army's
Fund Over $4,000

That the building fund campaign
being conducted by the local corps
of the Salvation Army is bearing fruit
was evidenced yesterday, when Adj
Perrett announced that the $4,000
mark had been reached.
Firms and individuals have re-
sponded readily with amounts rang
ing from $500 to a fraction Of a dol
lar and promises in sufficient number
have been received to encourage the
workers to redoubled efforts. The
committee having the collections in
charge report, that business men and
citizens in general are taking a deep
interest in the building project and
look upon 1t as a civic movement
worthy Of encouragement.
At the meeting held at headquar-
ters, 80 Elm street, Thursday even
ingl Adj. William Dermody Of Bos-
ton, worked up spirit of enthu-
siasm and many of those present,
strangers for the most part, subscrib-
ed cash or signed pledges to be col
lected at the convenience of the sub
scribers. The officers in charge of
the campaign have planned special
features, calculated to call the move
ment to the attention of the general
public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
Tax Board To Meet
Next Tuesday Night

" M
The board of apportionment and
taxation will meet in the, cannon
council chamber at o'clock next
Tuesday evening and receive the city
auditors report. The board will then
proceed with the hearings for appro-
priations for the various city depart
ments for the coming fiscal year
Hearings on the items in the budgets
Of the following departments are set
for Tuesday night:
Probate court, tax commissioners
city hall committee, sinking fund
building commissioners, registrars OF
voters, city attorney. board Of ap-
praisal, assessors, board of apportion-
ment, town clerk, city court, city en-
gineer, park commissioners.
Wednesday, Feb. z: Board of edu-
cation, claims committee, Memorial
day committee, paving and sewer COM
mission. city planning commission,
lamps committee, sewer committee,
library board. selectmen. harbor mas
ter
Thursday, Feb 8: Police depart
ment, streets and sidewalks commit
tee, board Of relief, charter commits
sion. $50
Friday, Feb. 9: Fire department.,
board of health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
Program For Olivet
Church Entertainments

The program for 1917, the third
season Neighborhood entertainments
for all the people Of the North End
in auditorium of the Olivet Congrega-
tional church. Main street and North
avenue, follows:
Feb. popular addresses on "The
Value of Equal Suffrage to Peace and
Prohibition" Speakers: Mrs. Thomas
Hepburn, Caroline Ruutz Rees, Grace
Murray and Mr. Tamblyn. Feb. 9,
the Springfield College Glee club. Feb.
~, Violin Recital. Miss Mary Fulton
Gibbons, of this years, Chautauqua,
graduate of the University of Berlin.
Feb 81, Concert by the Olivet Mando-
lin club, / 4 pieces. March 10, Dean
Charles Reynolds Browns famous lee
ture on abraham Lincoln Deliver
ed 200 times, twice before the COM
bined house of legislature Of CaIifor-
MIA March %. 1.-The Music Master
Lecture on the play illustrated with
100 co1ored slides. March 20, Every
woman" the second in the series of
great plays voth great moral ideals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

that the Teutons have sent to the bot
tom with their submarines in all parts
of the world since the war began,
presuming the German claims to be
true.
In other territorial waters of the
United States are German and Aus
TRAN vessels the number of which
totals nearly 100 hundred, and which
In gross tonnage might amount to
100000 tons or more-or possibly
nearly one-fourth of the total alleged
lost tonnage.
1t may easily be seen what a great
asset these ships would be to Great
Britain if they were sent toward Eng
land laden with food, which, would be
the natural use this country would
put them to in the event Of split
with Germany.
Might Replace Lost Food Ships.
They would be approximately one
fourth Of the tonnage which has been
lost while Britain-bound since the be-
ginning Of the war. And 1T is a safe
suppOsition that not more than one
in four Of those vessels which were
torpedoed carried food. Many were
laden with ammunition or war sup
plies. This German fleet in American
waters might come close to replacing
the food ships England has lost.
And this would all be-with the ex-
ception of the fuel and labor costs
at Germany's own expense!
Just what proportion Of England's
food supplies these vessels might
carry was impossible to learn yester-
day, but presumably they would do
wonders in that line, as Immediately
they would replace nearly all of Great
Britain's lost food ships.
Experts in dietetics said yesterday
that the MOST valuable cargoes the
German and Austrian ships might
carry abroad (if seized) would be
grains Chiefly wheat), meat and fats.
Those are the articles Of food which
every nation needs most and from the
lack of which Germany lately has
been suffering most severely.