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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
Big CROPS
NEEDED IN
AMERICA
Only Way to Prevent
Food Shortage,
Says Expert
WOULD USE ALL
LAND AVAILABLE
Cooperation OF the
Government Strong
ly Urged
By OLSON 0ARDNER.

WASHINGTON, March 10
There is just one way 20 avoid a
food shortage in the United states,
and that Is TO raise the biggest crops
this season that America. ever rails.
ed. To accomplish this the govern
ment ought 10 guarantee a market
20 the farmer. hKing a minimum
price for all the principal articles
raised"
This is the recommendation OF
Chairman Charles +. Nesbit. OF the
special food commission, working
under the auspices OF the treasury
department and the District OF Co
lumbis government. The committee
began it's work as a local PROPOSE
tion. but its Importance led the In
vestigators into a general inquiry
into the national food problem.
The supply Is short" Mr.. Mes
bit continued. There IL no use
Disgusting the fact The 1914 and
1915 wheat crops were enormous
but the 1916 crop was not above nor
nal and the 1917 crop promises IA
be almost a failure. In the mean
time. as everybody knows. we have
been exporting az a steadily increas
ing rate for foreign consumption.
'"The canned goods drop is short
There are fewer horses for agri
cultural labor. less live stock on our
farms and less provisions generally
On our store houses. The mounting
prices OF food will create an over
whelming demand for an embargo BY
next summer or fall unless some
thing Is done. An embargo would
mean starving the Allies. and thai
would mean losing the war. The
United States must help by raising
crops We must raise crops every
where. We must cultivate our va
cant lots. our back Yards, our un
TILED acres. We must work the lane
within the city limits where labor II
Al hand for the work.
Most rural communities are 90
ing all they can with the labor thel
have City labor could be used 4
make productive the land In an'
near our cities and towns The worl
should be done comparatively and I
would pay the government 10 under
take 70 buy all surplus products o
this character offered at a certain
! price. n this were done. everybody
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
G. 0.P. May
MONOPOLIzE
VOTE BOARD
Jasnowski's Election
AS Recorder Would
Bring This Result
SITUATION WILL
HELP WILKINS
Many blican s
Want To See Oppo-
nents Represented

The @. o. p. elephant will kick It's
heels high In the air April 2. IL a
Republican 10 elected recorder OF De
troit. II viii mean much more than
having a Republican recorder II
viii mean that the whole election
machinery OF the city is In the
hands OF the Republicans.
Until now the election connie
sion has had one Democrat on H.,
and. Il may be said, he Is one OF the
most active members. The election
commission IL made up as follows:
City clerk. corporation counsel, re-
corder. senior police justice and
president OF the civil service com
mission.
At present all are Republicans
save Judge Connolly, the recorder.
II Republican Is elected TO sue
coed Judge Connolly there will not
be Democrat represented on the
commission. The personnel OF the
commission as now constituted II as
follows Richard Lindsay, city clerk:
Harry J Dingeman. corporation
counsel. Christopher K. Stein. sen
Tor police justice; Henry J Guth.
ard. president OF the civil service
commission. and Judge Connolly. re-
corder.
n Charles n. Jasnovski, prosecut-
ing attorney. h elected recorder n
will give control OF city elections TO
some of the most sstute politicians
the city has ever produced. Demo
Gratis are convinced that this Is rea.
son enough why all disciples OF
Thomas Jefferson should pay spe-
cial attention 10 getting ont the vote
for a Democratic recorder.
In the past Judge Connolly has
devoted much OF his time 10 the cleo
tlon commission. especially on cleo
ton days. and has seen that his
party had At least a fair deal, altho
the commission r. not considered a
political one Being one OF the
strongest members from point OF
view OF Intelligence or tho board,
Judge Connolly exerted big infiu.
ence He Was on the watch all the
time TO see that the opposition did
not put anything over on him.N
The value OF the commission. II r.
argued by Leading members Of both
parties. the Democrats particularly.
will be much enhanced by having II
bipartisan body For that
reason II is highly important that a
Democratic recorder be elected so
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
Claims Economy
In Taking cases Royal pills
Thinks People Spend Dollars
Where Dimes Would Do.

Dig city physician. with no Ak TO
grind. makes the statement that too
many people spend dollars for medi-
cine and doctors where dimes would
readily answer. 4 mean that nine
tsnths OF the Ills Of the human fam
ily are due 20 faulty elimination. In
active kidneys and constipatcd bow
els bring on n train ~ ills that would
require q page 10 enumsrate. Head
sChe neuralgia rheumatism. bilious
ness backache. indigestion. nervous
ness. insomnia. etc. unless in q
chronic stage. can be corrected BY
taking CaRca Royal pills. Instead OF
high-priCed stomach medicines. liver
tonics. blood purifiers. etc"
Just try i0c or 7Bc package and
you'll save many dollars and keep
your health good. too. Any drug
Rist can supply you with this very
pleasant physic. tonic and puriner.
Sold by druggists every where.--Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
M. C. PROMOTES
f. ID. BRONNER TO
VICE-PRESIDENCY

Il. ID. Bronner. who for several
years has been general manager OF
the Michigan Central railroad. with
ofiees here. has been promoted TO be
a vice president. lie will continue
10 perform the duties OF general
manager and will add others The
promotion IL regarded as a eompli-
ment due him because OF the gener.
ally satisfactory manner In which
he has conducted the affairs OF his
once. The action was taken by the
board OF directors al their meeting
in New York Mr. Bronner began
his railroad career a. a draughts.
man. and has advanced TO the top
step BY step. 40 ne IL schooled In
practically every branch OF railroad.
ing. re IL a graduate Of the naval
academy az Annapolis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
POLICE NAB
CUCKOO" GANG
Gather In 10 Young Men Fol-
lowing Report of
Robbery

With the arrest. Thursday. OF 10
youths who give their occupations
bs newsboys. the police say they
are about 10 rid the city OF its most
troublesome cuckoo gang" fhe
young men were taken after David
a. Roche. No. "a BoXwood-ave.. Was
held up. beaten and robbed NJ an
$50 watch and $40 in cash on N n
IOe-ave.. near RAndolph-st.
Only one OF the young men, louis
Piolrowski. lives In Detroit Fhe
others are John Lannigan. IS years
cid. Memphis. Tenn. William r.
kurschner. alias Morris Gerber. 3.
Chicago; Clifford Williams. %. St
Louis Louis Rsiswerg, 90. Indian
spolis: Harry Halper. 20. 81. Louis.
Frank Les. 81, Cleveland: Eddie
Martin. q. Syracuse. Charles
krupp. %. Milwaukee. and Martin
Miller. ~. Loe Angeles.
All these lads nave been undtr
survefilance for some time b. De
tectives o'Grady and Wilson. when
Roche came 10 headquarters with
HE complaint. and related the cir
cumstances OF the robbery The two
police detectives went TO building
AZ Griswolds and Lafayette blvd A..
where they found the young men.
A. the detectives entered the build
ing they say that Kurshner dropped
Roche's gold watch and chain under
a pile Of papers. The 10 were taken
TO headquarters and booked on a
charge OF robbery Detectives
o'Grady and Wilson will bring them
to court "a soon az Roche Is aole
To come 10 the station houss ~
identify his alleged assallants
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
MORE DRY BILLS
REPORTED OUT
Anti Cigarette Measure Is Also
Before State
House
BY w. l.. CALN0N.
tstar Correspondent Detroit TIVE

(star Correspondent Detroit TtmeD
LANSING. Nov. l6.-Rep Hulse.
chairman OF the public health com
inittee. Thursday reported oil his
anU-cigarette bill, introduced the
day before. The liquor committee.
which had reported out the McAr-
thur bone dry bill Wednesday. also
reported out the Wiley bill provid'
ing ways for obtaining liquors for
mechanical. scientific. chemical.
medicinal and sacramental pur-
purposes, the Lewis bill changing
the dairy and food department 20 a
food and drug department and CIV
ing II the enforcement OF the pro
fibition laws, and the Culver pure
Looze bill" which will ALLOW drug
stores that sell whisky for medicinal
purposes TO handle only that In orig
ibal packages. with government
stamps.
The house passed the Lemire bill
10 add school officials TO the list Of
those subject 10 the recall. II killed
the senate joint resolution TO sub
NIT a constitutional amendment "a
have township officers elected 70
~ year terms instead OF one year
and adopted the senate resolution
TO submit m amendment TO increase
the salaries Of the state treasurer
the secretary OF state and tho audit
o. general from $4,000 TO $500 a
year each. The houFe also killed
the Damon bill from the senate "a
allow state institutions TO buy no
-four except that milled in Mlcht
gan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

Debating teams Of the UNIVERSITY
OF Pittsburgh and Penn State col
lege engage in their annual contest
this evening at Pittsburgh.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
DETROIT TIM s

would know that his products would
find a market and that the increas.
ed supply would not break the mar
ket. nor would the producer be rob.
bed by the middlemAn"
The recommendation made by
this district food commission. as
outlined by Chairman Nesbit. will be
brought TO the attention OF congress
when Il meets and will be regarded
a. one OF the emergency measures
calling for early attention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

Representatives OF Colgate uniyer-
sity and Dartmouth college debate
a Hanover, n r.. mis- evening on
the question OF the adoption OF uni
yersal military training in The Unit.
ed States.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
SENATE KILLS
STEWART BILL
Refuses To Pay Salaries To
National Party
Delegates
By ". L. CALNON.

(EtGf Correspondent Detroit Times)
LANSING. Mich. March Icy a
vote OF 10 70 10 the senate has killed
the Stewart blu which sought TO
have the state pay delegates TO the
national conventions OF all the
political parties $50 each for their
party services. The DILL also pro-
Vided that the delegates be elected
at the spring primary election, the
same as candidates for ONCE
The senate passed a dozen meas
ures. mostly OF minor character,
Among them. however. was the Con
don bill requiring that all teachers
IN the public schools be citizens and
The Foster bill TO establish cir.
cult court OF appeals to relieve the
supreme court OF many appealed
cases.
A resolution offered by Senator
White also was adopted tina. caAs
on the public domain commission "a
make an investigation OF the resort
possibilities OF Michigan The idea
Is TO have the state back up As
strongly as possible the movement
tn develop the Michigan shore lines
and inland lakes regions as GUNNER
resorts.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Nv Dearest Old Santa:

You have never been able to fill
my stocking for me. for last Christ
mas | was too little to hang up my
stocking, So this time you must be
sure not to leave an inch Of it emp
ty. | want a little train, an automo-
bile, a tricycle., a bugle, little rab-
bit, a doggie that will run rabbits,
a little top, all kinds of fruit, nuts
and candy. and also some fire works.
| am, respectfully, your little boy,
w A Altman, Jr.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Hemingway, Nov q

hemingway, INUV Il
Ny Dearest Friend, Santa Claus:
| am going to write and tell you
what | want you to bring me when
you are going all over the big, wide
world to all the little children. You
are such q good old man that | think
you will turn a needing ear to my
short letter. l want a doll, a doll
carriage, a pair of vases.a little top,
some apples. oranges, raisins. nuts
and candy. Please don't forget me.
Your friend,
Marion Altman.
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Cades, Dec I

Dear Santa Claus:
You will 2lease bring me water
pistol. musical top and some fruit.
/ have two little sisters and l hope
you will not forget them on your
round with your toys. Also bring
me some sparklers and whistle, il
YOU please, Yours respt.
Joe D Chandler.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Salters, Rt |.
Dear Santa Claus:
kingstree, Rt 2, December s

kingstree, Rt 2, December 8.
Ny Dear Santa Claus:
| will tell you what | want for
Christmas. want dolly and some
frecrackers. Ny brother wants a
hatchet and hammer and saw. |
live in the country. My sister wants
a coat for Christmas.
Wishing you merry Christmas.
am. Your loving friend,
Juanit Duke.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Kingstree, Nov "a

Dear Santa:
l want you to bring me a trunk,
some skates, a doll, dresser, and
some fruit and nuts. | am eight
years old.
| have a little brother, who is three
years old. Please bring him e wa
gon, and some fruit and nuts.
from
Lorene McClary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13

SalterS, ut /, Dec 5.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me bicycle, some
fruit, candyI train and some fire.
works. Your friend,
Herbert Hughes.
P S-Please bring an air rifle
with some shot also.
Martins Cross Roads, Dec Z.
Dear Santa Claus:
1t is most time for you to come
and o am so glad. | want you to
be sure and bring me little horse
and wagon. real horse that can
draw me to school. ] am Z years old
and have to 60 to school every day
i, and l want some way ride. and re-
member my dear grand pa is to
come to spend Christmas with us
and | know he will want something.
Bring what you think he would like.
and Santie, want some fireworks,
fruit. nuts and all kinds of candy.
will expect you to be here so do
bring plenty so you can give all
some. My little cousins. Titus and
Coy McCants, will here and | know
they will want something, too. |
will close. Hope you safe trip.
Henry McCants.
Dear Santa:
am 10 years old and am in the
fourth grade. | want you to bring
me ring. a cocoanut. and fruit OF
all kind. Now | won't ask forlany
more for have three brothers and
one little sister to get something, too.
Your friend,
Ina Brown.
Salters, Rt |.
Dear Santa Claus:
have been a good little boy all
the year and | want you to bring
me bicycle and a hobby horse and
fruit and candy. Lovingly.
John Spivey.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13

Kingstree. Rt 2. Dee 5.
My Dear Santa Claus:
| will tell you what | want for
Christmas. | want a doll baby and
a Roman candle and some firecrack-
ers, too, and some fruit. | want
some red ribbon. | live in the coun-
try. at Mouzons, eight miles from
Kingstree. Wishing you merry
Christmas, am, Your friend,
Louise Joye.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Dear Old Santa Claus:

| am writing to tell you what my
papa and mamma have been telling
me, and what ! want you to bring
me Christmas. | want a little doll
that will not break, and : wont it to
be good and not cry, forl love
a cry baby. want teddy bear, too.
and little doggie, some pine-apples,
grape fruit, oranges, bananas, nuts
and candy. | hope my letter will
not miss you.
Lovingly. little
Vivian Altman.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Salters, Rt l, Dec ).

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me an air rifle with
shot, pop gun, a bicycle, some
fruit, fireworks, rocking horse and
candy. Your frind,
Isaac Hughes.
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Salters. Rt /, Nov 26.

Salters. Rt !. Nov 2o.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll and lots of
fruits and candy. My little brother.
David, wants you to bring him a
toy horse and wagon, roman candles
and fruit and candy.
Your loving friend.
Edith Bryant.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Hebr on, December 10.

Bishop Caulder.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Santa:
am afraid you do1' know where
we live, as we live 80 far from the
public road. You must look for our
house and leave US dolls. candy, or
anges, chewing gum and bananas.
Brother wants tricycle., mouth Or
gan and firecrackers.
Your friends.
Bessie, liza and Myrtle Filyaw.
Hebron. December 10.
Dear Old Santa Claus.
This is my first year at school and
| am too small to write, so | am
getting my teacher to write for me.
She says | am a smart fellow. If
you can. bring me alittle train, candy,
oranges, raisins, nuts. bananas and
firecrackers. Remember. | have
little brother and sister, too.
Your littlo friend.
James Baker.
Hebron December 10.
Dear Santa Claus:
You are going to get so many let
ters | am afraid you will forget me.
If you don't. please bring me doll.
kitchen set, fruit and candy.
Your little friend.
Margaret Gowdy.
S-Bring Virginia something,
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Santa Claus:
We are two little girls asking you
for a few Christmas presents. |
(Esther) want you to bring me a
doll, carriage, fruit and candy. l
Irene) want you to bring me doll,
candy, oranges and apples Please
bring me ring, too.
Your little friends.
Esther and Irene Smith.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Uncle Santa:
NV teacher says am getting to
be smart, so you must bring me a
doll. fruit, candy and some crayons.
Bring my brother something, too. l
think he wants a little wheel.
Your little friend,
Eugenia Minis. :.
Hebron, December 10.
My Dear Santa:
Here comes a letter from three
little school girls. (Vernon) want
you to bring me a doll, stove, fruit
and candy. | (Rosa) want you to
bring me doll baby, carriage, stove,
fruit and candv. (Bernice) want
you to bring me a doll, teaset, fruit
snd candy. Remember my new sis
ter when you come.
Your little friends,
Vernon DuBose,
Rosa Baker,
Bernice Baker.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Santa:
We are two little brothers. Both
of US are going to school. We want
you to bring US pocketknife, chain
knife. fruit, box of .sparklers and
Roman candles.
Your little boys,
Emmett and Ashton Chandler.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Santa:
want you to bring me stopper
gun. some fruit and firecrackers. If
YOU have anything extra, you can
give me that.
Your little friend.
Veignro DuBose.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Uncle Santa:
This is my first letter to you, so
you must bring me a bicycle. fire.
crackers, apples, knife and oranges.
Remember my brother, papa and
mamma. Youy little friend,
Joe Kirby.
',a&&Sg&}$A&
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Herbon. Dec S.

Dear Santa:
We are two little boys, JONES and
Hoke. |, James, want a bicyle. all
kind Of fruits, fireworks and wat
er pistol. |, Hoke, want a little au-
tomobile large enough for me Ito
ride to school in, all kinds of fruits
and fireworks and if anything is left
over | will take it.
Your little friends.
James and Hoke Smith.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Hebron, Dec 10.

Dear Santa:
We are two little girls, s and 10
years old, in the third grade. We
think Christmas the best time Of
the year. 1t most be because you
come. l, Mildred, want you to bring
me some candy. toys, a doll, and all
kinds of fruit. ! will not ask you for
any more, but please bring me tea
set. |, Lola, want you to bring me a
doll carriage, teaset, stove and fruit.
Also little doll rocker.
Your little friends,
Mildred and Lola DuBose.
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Trio. 1t /, December 10.

Trio. 1t /, December 10.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl nine years old
and in the fourth grade. Please
bring me little sideboard lamp, a
large doll and some fruit and candy.
Please give my three little brothers
train. gun. fruit. candy and fire.
works, and baby sister q rattle. candy
and fruit. Your friend.
Lila Evans.
Cades, December 6.
Dear Santa:
Are you coming to see me this
Christmas? If you are.l am going to
tell you what to bring. | want you
to bring me some fruit, a teaset, a
slove. doll, a dish, saucer an1 an
earring. From
Bernice Baker.
Hebron, December 10.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy seven years Old.
You must remember me when you
come to Hebron. would like for
you to bring me little bicycle. fire.
crackers, apples, oranges and candy.
| have a little brother and sister.
You must bring them something,
too. Oh! | forgot grandpa and
grandma Bring them themething,
too. Your little fsiend,'
Carlisle DuBose.
Kingstree, Nov II
Dear Santa:
want you to bring me bracelet,
some beauty pins, candy, fruit, nuts,
handkerchiefs, ribbon, and a pair OF
skates. | am eleven years old.
Sammy. my brother, wants ted
dy bear and some candy, He is nine
months old.
Clarice, my sister, wants a doll
and dresses, and some candy, fruit
and nuts. She is five years ole.
Your friend,
Vivian McClary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Hemingway. Nov -

1t seems a long time since last
Christmas, so am writing to you
again. | am little girl twelve years
old. am in the sixth grade at
school. go to Indiantown school,
and to the Indiantown Presbyterian
church. Santa. ! hope that you will
be very good to the soldiers and the
Red Cross nurses this Christmas. and
give them anything they might ask
for.
Now | am going to tell you what
| would like for Christmas. Please
bring me box of picture paints.
picture book. a real good book to
read, for love reading. some fruit.
nuts. candy and fireworks. will
be very pleased and thankful for
these. wish you a Merry Christ
mas, Happy New Year. and all good
luck. will close, with thanks.
Your true and sincere friend,
Grace Wilson.
Hemingway. Dec
Dear Santa Claus:
Joyful Christmas is very near, and
here we are again asking for some
gifts. Please bring us three big
dolls, three little dolls, a big doll
bed, three stoves with attachments,
some fre-crackers. three sets of dish
es, and lots, of fruits. nuts and can
dies. Hoping you merry Christ
mas. we are,
Your little friends
Marie. Ruby and Virginia Snowden.
Kingstree. Nov 26
Dear Santa
| am little girl seven years old.
| 20 to school. and am in the ad-
vanced first grade. want you to
bring me doll bed and a kitchen
cabinet; also a boy doll. not too large,
and some nice fruit and candy.
Your little friend.
Myrtise Mcintosh.
Greelyville. r F D l. Dec :.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me some fruit. an
air rifle, fireworks and a pistol.
Your friend.
Weston Bryant.
Greelyville. X F D 2. Dec 2.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me an air rifle with
some shot. some fireworks, fruit.
pistol and candy.
Your friend,
John Bryant
Greelyville. r F 2. Dec ;.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me some fruit. candy,
a train. q bracelet and some fire
works. Your loving friend.
Ida Belle Bradham.
Salters. Rt !. Nov 2e.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll and lots of
fruits and candy. My little brother.
David, wants you to bring him a
toy horse and wagon, roman candles
and fruit and candy.
Your loving friend.
Edith Bryant.
Salters, Rt l, Dec ).
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me an air rifle with
shot, a pop gun, a bicycle, some
fruit. fireworks, rocking horse and
candy. Your frlnd.
Isaac Hughes.
Dear Santa Claus:
am seven years old, and this is
is my second year at school. | cant
write near so much as Peeler, but |
Owe you just the same. for you al
ways bring me heaps of good things.
and know you will again. Please
don't forget to bring me q big doll,
doll cart and bracelet. | have two
little sisters, ages five and three
years. and a darling little brother
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-12-13
Hemingway, NoY rs

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl ten years old.
90 to the Indiantown school, and
am in the fourth grade. ! want tt
tell you what ! want you to bring
me; doll, small piano, pair OF
skates, and plenty of good things to
eat. | will close, hoping that my
letter will soon reach you.
am, your little friend,
Gladys Wilson.