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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
Crosses Ocean to Again
Enlist In the Marines

WASHINGTON, June l9.-Thcrc'S a lit
tie spot in Ireland that Michael Mcnamara
had III his "moind's eve for Il long time
thirty years, in fact. All that time Michael
was obcying orders. drilling, campaigning,
and doing The hundrcd-and-on things that
fall To the lot Of the American marine.
Michael finished hi time, retiring with
the rank Of "~sarilnt major. no less and
went pack 10 that little spot III County
Mayo.
Then came our participation ~ tho war.
Did Michael stay retired! lie did not lie
came right back on the =. =. st. Louis,
paying his own fare. and went directly to
the L. :. marine corps hcadquart,-s t.
volunteer his services.
Mcnamara could have ~igned-up with
some Irish regiment for, despite hi> fifty
odd years. ho i, still 4 ''foine broth az 4
boy" Instead. he braved the submarines
to fight under the flag that for thirty
years he had called hi own.
Michael has a bit of the stuff Of which
loyal Americans and heroes are made.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19

And then more launches from the bat
tleSilps come IN bringing the star baseball
teams from four of the batilcShIpS. a
double header is to be played between four
OF the best teams of the fleet in a series
to determine the fleet championship. The
grand stands fill rapidly and soon they
are a swelling sea of white suits and rcd
and brown faces as the sailors cheer their
ships teams on 10 victory. Rafting good
ball i played by these navy teams. The
nine men on the diamond represent the
pick of a thousand from Il battleship and
they play with interest and a good hit of
the money of the whole crew backing them.
They tram and work for months for Il
championship series like this.
II l. the liberality of private American
citizens that has given these men of the
fleet their big athletic field. When the
war came on the fleet lost the income il
usually had for it, athletic fund from the
Guantanamo cantcen and the Navy League
of the United States offered to Law out a
field for the men of the fleet. In All about
10 acres have been obtained. The
ground has been levelod, ploughed and pre-
pared. Ten baseball diamonds have been
laid ont. Docks were built nj the water,
edge. \ bathing beach was cleared. The
officers Of the fleet also were provided
with tennis courts and 4 golf course. Ev-
cry sort of sport i found there. The re-
suit - that every man on the fleet has
plenty Of healthy outdoor sport and the
officers Of the fleet SOY that this provision
for their recreation hst> lone much Ia
provide happy ships in the fleet a. il
waits for the opportunity 70 strike 4 blow
at the Huns IN defense III civilization and
freedom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19

WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTAIN
TIC FLEET. June |. 1t is two bells in
the afternoon water. when the shrill t-ill
of the hos'n's whistles are heard piping
the crews of the mighty d~readnoughts 10
the rails and the sing-song cries of the
bos'n's mates carry ont over the party.
Liberty party to MUSTER
This Is the ummon given three times
each week to the mon of the Atlantic fleet
to take their hours of recreation on the
immense field provided for them by the
Nav. league. BY the hundreds, on every
battleship and cruiser. the youthful, white
uniformed Jackies come rushing on deck
to form a line for the liberty inspection.
Two long white lines form on deck and
every man stands rightly nj attention while
officers pass along marking the appear
ance of each one. Their uniforms are
spotlessly white. Their shoes are freshly
blackened. OFF comes their little round
white caps To show that their hair L.
closely cropped. No visitor to the fleet
fails TO be struck. when he views that line
ut inspection, with the extreme youth of
the men. their intelligent faces and happy,
smart appearance. The average age APP
pears 10 be less than twenty years and
many of the seems barely to have passed
their eighteenth birthday on the date of
enlistment. From every state IN the unicn
they hail and thousands of them from
the farms of the middle west. 4 %collec-
ton certainly of Americas finest gath
cred on the deck of n floating fortress To
form the first line of the nations defense.
On every sun tanned face j. worn a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
President May Visit
Nantucket Very Soon
Especial o. The Ilcraldl

NANTUCKET. Mass. june lg.-Niu~-
ron>ot. the little summer colony on tho
eastern end Of the island on Nantucket.
peupled almost wholly ~ prominent men aud
women of the stage. D. eagerly anticipating
the probability OF an early visit hv the
President and Mr.. Wilson. Professor ana
Mrs. Francis h. Sayre tnec Jessie Wil-unl.
Of WilliamStown. nave leased one Of the
Siasconset bungalows for the season and
are expected to arrive tomorrow To take
possession of their new summer home. The
president, II j. understood. has assured hi-
daughter that he and Mr.. Wilson will pay
public duties permit him 10 leave Washing
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
American Engineer Dies
In Japan AT Age of II
oAs.ociatcd rrcss correspondence

YOKOHAMA. Japan. June l9.-Aueu,-
tu- Jesse Bowie. a long time American
resident 81 Japan. who was born IN Balii-
more. Nd. II years ago. died here re-
Gently.
Mr.. Bowie moved to the Pacific coast
with hi father III the early days of the
gold rush. Ili~ family, among the pioneer
residents Of SAN francisco. b. well kn, y
III that city. a hydraulic engineer ~ pro
fcS>iun. Mr. Bowie came ~ Japan fourteen
years ago. lie was m expert on hydraulic
mining and was the author il = book on
the subject.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
MELON ACREAGE SHOWS INCREASE

WASHINGTON, ID. G., June 1.-The
watermelon and canteloupc acreage IN the
principal producing states how an in
crease over last year. The department
acreage al .. loo acres. an increase Of
twelve per cent. and the cantcloupc acre
age at $500. an increase If seventeen
per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
IiMMY CLkBBy RETURNS TO STATES
IKy Assnclltel Tress.l

CHICAGO. June l9.-limmy Clghby. The
lng 60 this country after = years cam
paign Nv Australian rings. Clahhy advised
hI- father that hc was anxious ~ engage
IN matches with The best of the loo pound
cr~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat ~ the disease.
tatarrh N "A local disease. greatly IN
iucnCed by constitutional conditions. and
In order "a cure it you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Mcdi-
cine Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
system. Halls CatarTh Medicine Was
prescribed hy Cnc ~ tIv best physicians
IN this country for years. IL is COM
posed Of some Of the best tonics known.
combined with some or the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination ~
the ingredients tn Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. send FOR
testimonials. free.
FL: CHENEY & co. Props. Toledo. o.
All Druggists. 1Jc.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-19

I'm glad to see you're back from the
front" said Pats friend. "Begorra,' re-
Piled Pat. III didn't know va, that thin"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS
Why Pay Rent?

hHln some beautiful lots iu the
IS part ct town and win huilh
amy Kind OF house GOO any Kind col.
terms ur viii build nu your lots same
My. ZIP
W !. COOPER. Contractor.
~ IN IS HELP YOU WANT phone
So Amarillo Employment Agency
We get the hello without delay. T..
Ne fne, Mgr p. q. BuI 77G, Ana
rillo. Texas. Night phone COS Help
ot all kinds ALWAYS ready 10 70.
Farm and railroad orders promptly
filled.
FOR TRADE \ good uyr room
house and out huillmea TOR ctr. T..
o Box 2l5. 1896 o.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
TOD LATE 70 CLASSIFY

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

tAlI'n INAh" IIhIN 'NHlhlhf'H lfii'.
Undressing Palor 49, Fuuua BLDG.
pl,qo q 2ia O.
rYITWWTERs All makes rented
uI repaired. Paragon iDbons aul
carbon Is.pcr Tor sale Remington
'p.Rr'tcr company phone $50, aoF
rulh street IA 2'ic
or SALE One share of Palo puro
club stool. Call 1908. lAi %
FOR SALE N,nc Jersey and Dur
NaU e..s. one Durham BUN Four 90
lr u.s h.yr calves three fresh
SOON. t.u fresh Zoo ab0u. goo days.
$50. uI bay tuo bunch Parkinson,
nHDu. - i'' t.c
FOR s,LE-Fsrsh ana springer
COWS both H0lI'.ns aul Jersey
.,1rg mixers Phone 1871 or call
d.. stusou's DaIs. l'a n
TOR SALE 81 model Hupm1hIlo. .
.a...uear. .n good shape .Hr $4,000.
Ap.F at Service Barber shop o'"
TAYLOR Phone -ii3 90
.1P SALE or TRADE Piano in
.ulH condition Inquire Barileits
f..p 600 Polk. I'f-i
ron SALE Secondhand Ford 10
....I ....F.fI.u . IlrrtI. f| f4.tu 90
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
STOP-LOOK-LISTEN!

I am in touch with more buyers
Tor land and lge stock than any
man in the Panhandle II you
want a quick buy or sale, see or
write me. !. n. Morris, Pamps
TcZss.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

Some d-aiefs c.n sell YOU Edison
NHil Lamps an3 some cannot. Buy
from dealers selling lamps knownto
.a best. Edison Mazda.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
MASONIC
BULLETIN
For Week beginning
Monday Juue 18Th.

Monday. p. d.. Called Couy0oa-
tiou Amarillo Council
Tuesday. @ %. DOB Special ConChse
Amarillo CUwmaudr, Tor work n
orders
Wednesday ~ No. called Com
municatiou Amarillo Lodge, .0rk .u
J. g. Degree.
Thursday, 1.ao p. ms Called Con-
vocation Amarillo Royal Arch chap
ter for work .n Mark and Past Mast
crs Degree.
FRIDAY p. m: stated Communi-
caiun Amarillo edge SO. ts1. An
nual election of officers.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

Notice 20 Travelling Men when
you have finished reading this paper
please throw ~ out the car window
II will be greatly appreciated 10y
trackmen and other employee VIII
we're unable 20 So urc q paper before
going 90 work this morning They ].
enjoy reading The latest war no~s.
Thank sou.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

NOTICE TO TRAVELLING MEN
when you have finished reading ttis
paper please thr0v % out the sindo-
n vii be greatly arprecia'el 3
trackmen and other ra.lRay emp.ns
who vere unable o. secure a laTss
before going % work ,his morning
They enjoy reading the latest AR
Bess Thank you.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
he CLEARING HOUSE FOR sUYNc, SELLING, TRADING W

FJR SALE Gasoline engine. New
9 h. p. complete ready TO run. +. O.
Don 235, l1S-3p
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
For Sale

s.er r eue"r car good ar rev
Peal bargain -a % %. Hlete-. nr
p 1l, -iff l'.-p
FOH SALE splendid UalHcrs EIf'h
I'D cabinet Phone 1872 l's..p
FOR SALE CHEAP Ono $50 Iu
ROYAL Typewriter CAN ffH- I'm.
coin street lp
FOR SALE Ed.rn Rotary NIme0-
arl Phone o. D. Bis ESQ.,
fHs.rr
FOR SALE DfI.a .llifura library
.afIe. tao rockers good fol aea one
IH tnur Hru -ef Phone
I-1-. rau 90 I. Dor Jos 30
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

FOR RENT Nicely furnished stric
j. modern bed rooms Tor ladies or
gentlemen. lll0 POLK stfect. phone
$40. l6S-tfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

FOR SALE Trailer. Almost new
T.. o. Box 135. 1852
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
WANTED

WANTED Nursing. by experienced
nurse. Phone 1871. l95-5p
WANTED Help In ozark Trail Din
ing room .n Tent CITY. Men. women.
girls aud boys above ] . years. Phone
.G1. Joff's Cafe. or 1906.
WANTEp-llouselecper at once --
Phone 1878. l97-ic
WANTED "A l-room house close In.
iust rr in good noighborhool. See
d, q lugio al Ncws office after G:i'
90 evening
WANTED sowmrby tie day Phone
,9 lsG-ip
.NAETTC- .Iieh, house keeping
rooms by couple with NO children.
prefer cast side mo- further ont than
piaGth So Must la permanent loca-
tIol Phone II oall io~ Oscar 1866
rrc,siu and nattine satisfaction
autpcd Cochran Tailoring Co.
tlu Taylor. Phone 2I'9.
g. ET us clean your carpets and rugs,
cochran Tailoring Ca. tll Taylor
Phone .l19.
WANTED TO TRADE for used car bon
rood condition. Have good income
proposition consisting of lot build
.ue. and complete newspaper and job
Ir.s Df.it located in business scr.
unu county scat to.u sixty miles of
AMARILLO Plant IS now rented. pa
~ has good circulation. can tor
oscar az Randall Drug co. 1860
FEMALE help wanted. An lutelli-
ani person uay earn 500 monthly
srnudlng Cor new -papers. $50
% $50 muutIiy IN spare time. eNper-
.uCr unnecessary, no canyassing;
blrcts sugr sIod. send for par,icGl-
re-. National Press Bureau, Ruon
sgI Buffalo. y. s. III he
'IALE help wanted An intelligent
l,rs0u hay earn 500 monthly cor
spending fuy newspaper. $40 10
$50 monthly "a spare time "Npe,,-
,uco unnecessary, no cauyas sing
uuIcr's sue ,stcd. send for purli-
u.ars. National press Bureau, room
,..I. Buffalo. s.. :. III tie
IRsING wanted. Experience 2S.
ears. Phone 1910. COO Houston.
i1S 27p
WANTED Clean cotton rags Daily
news office. l1g O..
WANTED Sweet milk and cream
D. T.. Bryant a Co., 9Th add Grant
Phone 3NS or 1923. l3o-tf
WANTED Position by sphe, and re-
liable hoofkoenor For particulars
.ouc 1890 j. 11N-Zp
WANTED Eoonors and bojrde,'
modern convenience. reasonable
eus 1000 Lincoln. Phone 1856.
l9s-ap
WANTED Jauror Boy. Address G.
fl. A. Daily News 1880
WANTED a good tire man ana one
Ue ,s uot afraid of work Apply
Nmlu Bros. Garage. l'r-ir
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
Concrete Silos, Reservoirs,
Drinking Tubs, Granarics, etc, at
wooden structure prices. Figure
with us before buying.
Standard Concrete Staye Silo Co.
Claude, Texas.
CArARHn srFrl,IIsr.

Or claude Wolao,l. suite p and
Ts Fdgm Building Phones GOO
aud fu-l sunday by appointment
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
TOR RENT Excellent suite o.
rooms in j. Z, Num- block. See }. $.
Nugent. agent $50 Il
FOR RENT Nicely furnished STRIFE
j. modern bed rooms Tor ladies or
gentlemen. lllO POLK stfect. phone
tiO. l6S-tfc
OFFICE ROOMS \ few nice offices
10 rent in new Smith building by
posto'iico j J.. Smith. lS7 tic
PLENTY of beds FOR rent Phone
eoSU. Amarillo Second Hand Co.. $40
Taylor. lS5 II
LIGHT housekeeping rooms furnish
ed. zoe Taylor opposite postolfice
1913 a.
MODERN furnished single rooms. st.
g.g irs apartments opposite post
office Phone 1906 or 90. 1913 q
rCE RENT Two unfinished rooms
three blocks from town lIu West
Toutu ST. lu.-Gp
FOR RENT Garage. l2o7 Polk
1872
FOR RENT In private home. thee
gttuctivc connecting rooms for
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

For RENT Garage. leo1 Polk.
1872
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

FOR RENT IN private home. thee
gttuctiyr connecting rooms for
housekeeping adjoining bath furnish.
o.d. Private entrance. Phone 1870.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

TlE SALE Iarao room house
.I.u FI'H garage aud good
BARN. fH. Harrison So ltH 40
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

OR RENT Two modern lighi
housekeeping rooms. 500 Van Hurrn
'huuo lt1, laN-3b
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-06-23

TIIrV COW WASTED 1.Ir
Illsfe.H 0r Durham srlr pro- sr-
f.H Phone I.I. %. I..f o.
.s 100 Amarillo
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
GERMAN RAIDER
IS REPORTED IN
GULF OF MEXICO
Vessel Operates in GuiSe Of
Sailing Ship,

GALVESTON, Texas, April lj-ln.
formation that a German commetc,
raider. IN the gui'e Of a sailing ship.
ha, entered the hult %, Mexico has
reached Galveston New, OF the raid
e., entrance into the gulf was received
from an unnamed British steamer IN a
message To- ship which las atfiyel
here. The vessel Is said to he equipped
with auxiliary power News ot the
presenc, ol this vessel reached here
shortly after the announcement ,ha, a
German submarine was operating IN
the eastern gulf The raider is said 10
have entered the gulf through the Iu.
ca,an channel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
Clerk Warns Girls
Against Slackers

66To iris, bewarel A man who
n marries 10 shitk his duty 10
~ his COUNTRY will shirk
hisduty TO his WIFE. Don't marry
q SLACKER."
This is a sign which greets all
seekers Of marriage licenses a. they
enter the office Of the court clerk At
the county courthouse. The increase
In the number Of MARRIAGE licenses
issued this month has been more
than rs percent over those Of pre-
vtous months this year.
In the future applicants for mar
risge lincenses will have TO take an
oath that they are no, getting mar.
ried TO escape military service before
the license is issued, Cliff Myers,
deputy clerk, said. This IL In addi.
ton 10 the oath that there IL no Ie.
gal bar TO the msrriss.e Of the con.
uscting parties.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
LIMITED FUNDS
FOR FhM|l|ESOF
SOLDIERS URGED
Manufacturers Want u, S, to.
Follow British Plan,

NEW YORK, April Is. - t:eading
manufacturers in the United States are
seeking TO discover the wisest and most
patriotic way OF dealing with the prob
lem OF industrial payrolls during war
time and making provision for depend
cnt families OF men who enlist in any
branch ui the national service
Subsistence Allowances Urged.
\ definite effort is to be made. it
was learned today TO urge the govern.
ment TO provide subsistence allow
anccs" in the United States to depend
cnt families OF men who enlist on a
similar basis to that adopted by the
governments Of Gtcat Britain aud Can
ada and the creation oi national pa
triotlc fund will he urged to be handled
by the American Red Gross assisted by
charity organizations aud local COM
mercial organizations in the matter of
necessary investigation.
An enormous fund would have to be
raised IN this country. It IS said Even
II only 100000 families should be in
volved II would mean s20OOO0O0 a year
lot Scpaation allowances alOnc,
Staggering Experiences
Information obtained from authori-
tive sources in Great Br,,ain and
canada as to how the problem was
handled there disclosed what are de.
scfibcd as the most staggering kind
OF experiences" II appeared tina, be
cause the war was sudden, prominent
firms and corporations in burS, of
patriotism publicly announced tha, they
would give full pay during the war to
every man who bore arms This was
intended it was explained, to encourage
enlistment
Something like runouS confusion and
chois threatened many OF the important
industries OF Great Britain and Canada
after year or more OF this drain upon
business, the American manufacturers
were informed
Business Unable 10 Keep Up
The genous offers at the beginning
tCoutinued on Pare Four)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
Agricultural
Army Latest
Plan In y. S.
Two Million Nen May Be
Sought for Farm
Work,

WASHINGTON, April lj Pro
poSais Tor enlistment OF a work arms of
100000 men and boy, for agricultural
service and Other drastic steps 10 49,
cteasc food production during the war
were given enthusiastic encouragement
at the department Of agriculture TODAY.
Secretary Houston ordered vide public
ity gwen TO resolution, adopted at the
recent 81. Loui, conference OF agricul-
turc experts looking to production ot
greater crops as an emergency measure
They recommended tina, cougrcS, ap-
propria,c S2500O00O ior use by the sec
retary Of agriculture on such a cam
Dafpu
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
Wireless Outfit
of German Baron
at Seattle Seized

SEATTLE, April Wireless ap
patatu, set up IN their te,idenoc hy
Baron and Mrs Frederick won lieh
tenow has been seiied Federal Off
rias would no, di,cu. the seizure.
which ' understood 10 have hecn due to
the fact that Baroness Won lich,enow
recently admitted ,ha, before cominc
10 seattle from Germany she passed
number nne IN competitive cNamna
licn ict ,,lestaphet IN one Of the Ger
man military offices
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
Great Fruit Year I.
Ahead for Valley

BLOOMINGTON. M April Ia
The wear 1917 will he big iruit year
10 the Missivippi valley. according 10
a statement made here by A N Az.
susilne secretary oi the state hori-
,ulturlst society The peach crop is
practically lost eNccp, iot portion. ~
eastern Tennessee aud Kentucky and
Georgia Is sllll IN doubt. according 10
report sent NJ Augustine The appla
plum pear aud cherry crops look very
encouraging
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
Cuba Denies U-Boat
Sinks British Ship

NEW lDKk. ApfiI II -UlllriaI dt.
nial by the Cuban authorities that the
british vessel rfeveal was sunk off
Cicniucgos by a German submarine was
cabled here today TO me Republic ~
Cuba news bureau The story ~ the
sinking was given ~, las, night a, he,
West. Fla. hy { Peterson csimiuu 70
be a member OF the 1feyeal'S crew.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
War Risk Bureau
on Land Proposed

NEW YORK, April ia federal
war risk bureau 10 cover property on
land in the same manner as the gov
crnment now insures ships and cargoes
LAT sea is suggested by the New York
Produce exchange A petition sent to
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, says
prompt establishment, Of such bureau
is an immediate necessity for the car
trying on Of our business in grain prod
|uc,s. provisions and allied articles"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-13
farm LABOR IS
GREATEST NEED
SAYS WILLIAMS
oklahoma Facing Shortage Of
Workers, He Says,
STATE LEADS MOVEMENT
F ood Commissions, Home
Economy Advocated,

Getting men 10 work the farms is
the creates, problem in connection witt
|the worlds food shortage" 'ad Carl
Williams, editor OF The Oklahoma
Farmer Stocknan, today u have i, on
good authority that 10000 Young men
have gone from Texas and half that
lnany from Oklahoma within the last
three months 10 the muni,ion and other
factories OF the north and cast More
are going daily Others arc enlisted
for army service Every man who goes
reduces the labor supply ior food pro-
duc,ion' %
Back From Conference.
Mr.. William returned from St Louis
|this morning where he spcn, two days
with Secretary Houston of the depart
ment OF agriculture ard with other az
|ricultural editors in a discussion Of food
questions.
1T was the general belief at S.;
Louis" said Mr. Williams. that in the
long run ;hc government, must mobilik"
the labor supply " the farms as we'll
az the supply OF fighting men. and must
recognize in so dong ,ha, service in
the production Of food i, OF equal vahc
20 the nation with service IN army uni
forms Such action will not come. how
ever, in time to be effective for this
years crops, Al least so far as Okla.
homa is concerned
For Food Commissions.
"Oklahoma'S part, in my belief. can
ard will be solved through civilian o.
RaniEation We are TO have a state food
commission appointed by the governor
Under this commission there should be
district commissions covering sections
Of similar soil, climate and crops
County organizations should in turn
control committees in every township
and school district, the aim o' all he.
Ing to increase the profitable produc.
.ion Of staple crops.
This is no time for experiments with
tintried crops. Every available acre
hould be put into foods ,ha, every
body knows win grow. Bankers. land.
lords and business men generally
Continued on rase TwoD