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The Washington times., 1917-12-10
APPEA[FORL LABOR
BRINGS THOUSANDS;
MANY DENIED WORK

While the Government is solving
war problems, it may be called on
.bortly to solve another problem
that exists in washington-the prob
lem Of connecting the jobless man
with the m2nless job.
THAT thousands OF men and boys IN
Washington are out OF work has oeen
disclosed through the local postonlee'
which lsued a call :or 400 men for
extra work during the holidays FIJI
teen hundred applicants responded, ac-
cordinK to W. T. Sherwood. secretary
TO Postmaster N. o. Chance.
The daily press throughout the
nation has been carrying stories OF q
shortage OF labor at the National
Capital. with the result that thou
sands OF men, women, boys. and girls
have nocked here for work. Many
of them are now employed, but the
report from the Dostmaster's onice
shows that many others are still un-
employed
Appeal To Labor Bureau.
That the solution of the problem OF
caring for these jobIess men, women,
BOYS, and girls will be put up to the
Bureau OF Labor appears probable.
concrete example OF the situation
is the experience Of Henry Harding.
age hfty-efght, Of 61s Sixth street
northwest. who saw service in the
Spanish American war as q private
in Company A, District First Infan-
try. He contracted yellow fever while
in Cuba, and as u result his left hand
was almost paralyzed. He is by
trade a carpenter. but says he Is able
to work at any kind OF honorable
labor, and do It well.
After being out Of work for some
time and In dire straits because OF
having q wife and two sons dependent
on him. Hardy was quick to respond
TO the call for temporary help at the
postohice.
when reached the postofhce early
Tuesday morning" explained Hard
ing. 'I found 800 other men and boys
there outside the assistant postmas-
ter's room. With the rest made out
my registration card and left, after
being told to call again Friday. When
/ ventured into the same rooms at the
appointed time, in anticipation Of q
ahort-llved job with Uncle Sam, I was
told by q negro to get out OF there.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
A MEASURE OF CONSERVATION
AND RELIEF

ME telephone industry like many Others strenuously
deavorng render service approxmating nearly
bic that of normal times We making efforts
the demands of the Government and handle properly the
usual commercial and domestic traffic The result that
face Washington increase In investment and serious
loss in net earnings
Our gross have increased moderately but expens
have increased by leaps and bounds expenses
for 1917 1916 based the months ended October 81
will be approximately 2679 per the increase based the
months of September and October will be approximately SLAB
per cent
space occupied Washington commander equipment designed
in the work of installing switchboard other equipment Work
these important installations has gone forward night and day.
We have been confronted with operating difficulties such
have before experienced and in order keep
boards properly covered maintaining force of about 200
ed operators brought from other cities We augmenng this
force by the importation of many
To obtain degree of relief these conditions we have
requested the Public Utilities Commission of the District of
ba approve the cancellation of the present for unlimited
residence service the message the
the individual line message schedule and the rate
per message for private branch exchange and
from public telephone stations
This departure made necessary by present conditions We
will be plain the public that it of conserva
ton and relief entirely in line with the trend of the times
%1N The CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC ~
AAD TELEPHONE COMPANY @D
The Washington times., 1917-12-10

We have 500 more men no" Ih~h
need"
Harding was disposed to raise this
number to 500 today. charging tnat
for every job in Washington there
are at least that number OF apph-
cants.
500 Men fer Each JOb.
A month ago the carpenter visited
the war Department, who were in
straits for certain CLASSES of help, and
applied for q position a. watehman.
He was told, despite his hfty-eight
years that Spanish war veterans are
too young for the kind OF jobs offered
here" "I was told by q friend Of mine
who IL q civil war veteran" went on
Harding, that the same department.
told him that he was too old for the
identical work"
Between the War Department visit
and that 20 the postofhce, Harding
made an excursion to the employment
bureau attached to the Department OF
Labor. "I was told here" he said,
that I'VE have all the help we need
For politeness sake they asked me
to call again"
Finding a job Is the toughest side
of a 3ob," lamented the man today,
"and though jobs may go begging
here in Warrington, they don't seem
to be asking me for alms."
W. T. Sherwood, secretary to Post
master Merritt o. Chance, when told Of
experience today, expressed
regret for the man, and gave IL as his
opinion that he applied too late for
work at the postofflce. Only 400 men
were needed in the emergency, he
said, and fully 1,5o0 responded to the
call for extra help.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
Thrift Stamp Tips
Innovation Of Guest
At Washington Hotel

Front! Front"
Page the president OF the Anti
tipping Society and ask him what
he thinks OF thrift-stamp tips.
At the willard this morning, an
opulent gentleman, who Is long
on patriotism as well as cash,
pressed a 26-cent thrift stamp
into the palm OF q brAss-buttons-
Thank you, sir" said the boy.
ITS my own idea" said the tip
per-he did not want his name
prIntsd-to q Times reporter who
happened to see the tip Is ii
passed. 1--WE got q pocketful OF
the stamps, and that's the way I'm
going to use them"
Perhaps the gentleman at the
willard has started something.
II 10 doubted whether even the
most virulent anti-tipper could
object to such a patriotic recog-
milton OF services performed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-20
TO UNLOAD EVERY COUNTER AND
Shelf of ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE


old This
has been all that goods hand that be sold
To sacrifice So this big sale bringing you
genuine buying opportunity that wonderful
offering this the Merchandise
that only the better class goods not the highest priced but
sell and with confidence needs this To be
store worthy patronage aim and will not fall
good every priced
articles greater bargains they reading
comparing prices
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-20
SHORT LINES OF
Children's Straw Hats

Broken in sizes; while they last,
will be sold at oNE-THIRD the
Regular Price
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-20

Disposal Of Summer Shoes

All broken numbers IN Shoes to be closed out You Will
find this sale real opportunity to buy shoes for less
than the usual prices Besides the odds and ends the
greater part Of all the shoe stock will be reduced in
price for this big selling event.
Broken Lines Of Misses and Ch1dren's Pumps
and High Shoes in gun metal calf, patents, kids, and
tans former selling price up to $500; while they last
you may choose from the lot at .......... Or Pair
Odds and ends from the seasons selling of Ladies'
High Shoes various styles and eathers only 81 98 Pr
Black and tan Pumps for women; several different
feathers and shapes to select from, .... .S1OO Pr
Women's White Kid Shoes placed in two assortments
button or lace high kid covered hees shoes that
right in style and of the latest patterns The $1,000
grade Tor :......... .Xl85 FdIf
The $500 grade for ...............,.... y635 Par
Select from this lot for a real saving.
A few pairs of Ladies high Shoes in gray and tan
white and gray top blacks, high covered heels; selling
formerly at $3.50; sale $500 Pair
MEMS DRESS SHOES
In broken lines former selling price $500; in black
and tan button lace good lot of sizes, while they
last Z.0U Falr
Ladies' Pumps in black and tan having sold for as
much as $500 the pair; some high shoes in this lot
ALSO splendid values if you find pair to fit you
Only ........................ $2.65
1Oc Shoe Polishers for &c
25c Shoe Polishers for l9C
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
Passenger Ill on
Southern Pacific

According to the Grants Pass Cour-
ier. Roy White, young man whose
home is at Nice Landing, Cal, was
taken from the north-bound train
Saturday night in an irrational con-
dition. He was taken to the Good
Samaritan hospital and it was discov-
cred that he was suffering from
drug, which was probably admins
tered to him on the train. He was
with his sister and they were on their
way to Central Point to spend Christ
mas. On the train a stranger gave
each of them a stick of gum, and
soon after he began chewing the gum
he became sick. At Medford he
stepped off the train for breath OF
fresh air, and when the train pulled
out he got on the wrong car and soon
became wild. He recovered and went
to Central Point the next morning.
DR.. Loughbridge says the young man
was undoubtedly doped
Remember the Wleatless and meat
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
The Hen that RooStS on the
Limb of an Old Apple Tree
Produces Nothing
Moral
Build a Hen House
Ashland Lumber Co.
Phone 20
Phone 20

TO the bearer, Just as postage stamps
are.
Q. If | lose nay Thrift Card, what
can ! do?
A. Be sure TO put your name and
address on the Thrift Card, so that
If the finder drops 1t in any postoffice
box without postage it may be re-
turned to you.
@. Is an unattached War-Savings
Stamp of value TO anyone who finds
It?
A. Yes. For this reason you
should attach it to your War-Savings
Certificate at the time of purchase
You should write across the face OF
the stamp your name and the mum.
Der of your certificate.
Q. If a registered War-Savings
Certificate is lost or destroyed, what
should | do?
A If it is not returned to you
within reasonable time, report il
TO your postmaster where you haG
the certificate registered.
O. How do get my money bacS
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
WOMEN PROCLAIM
WAR DECAL0GUE

Ten war commandments for the
women of America have been pro-
posed by the women's committee Of
the Council of National Defense, of
which DR.. Anna Howard Shaw is
chairman, with the suggestion that
they be made the basis for New
Years resolution. Here is the new
decalogue:
do not chatter. Keep in yourself
the news you hear
do not listen to alarmists or
slackers.
"Be moderate in your spending,
neither lavish in gifts nor sordid in
your economies
Encourage national industries,
avoiding imported ones.
"Do not look upon the departures
for the front of those dear to you as
an abandonment. Be with them con-
stantly in thought, as they are with
you, particularly in the hour of dan
ger
do not complain of the difficult
ties, annoyances and privations
caused by the war.
Multiply your activities in your
home as we'll as outside.
Exhibit day by day and hour by
hour the same courage man shows
upon the field of battle.
mo matter how long the struggle
may last, await victory with strength
and patience.
IF you are stricken in your dear
est affections, bear your sorrow no.
bly,, that your tears may be worthy
of the hero whose death you mourn"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
..lA~ Xn5za.Az

mitted to the forest ranges.
The number of cattle on the for
ests the past season was nearly 2OO,-
600 greater than in 1916, and the
number of sheep more than 100000
greater. This increase, it is stated,
was due to a more intimate knowl-
edge of the forage growth snd the
carrying capacity of the ranges, and
to efforts made to increase produc-
tion of livestock to meet the emer-
gency food needs of the country.
About 100000 acres were exam
ined by the grazing experts of the
service during the year The in
formation gained will, the report
says, aid in raising the number of
livestock on the ranges to the maxi
mum, without excessive damage.
Light grazing for three years has re-
suited in excellent recuperation of a
large area of grania grass range on
the Jornada range reserve. On the
high mountain lands of the Marti
national forest in Utah 1t was found
that erosion and decrease in soil fer
tility following overgrazing material
ly lengthen the period necessary for
the grass to come back"
A study of the methods Of herding
goats has resulted in an improvement
in the handling of these animals on
the range. On the Jornada range re-
serve a calf crop fully 10 per cent
above the average was saved from a
breeding herd held on q fenced range
under improved methods and given
small amount of supplemental feed.
From another herd, fed an average
of so pounds of cottonseed cake per
head and given still better care, the
calf crop exceeded the average by
more than 20 per cent.
On some of the Utah, Montana and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31

The frocks of today that have an ar
rangement of drapery at the back
placed little below the waistllne are
called "bustle" dresses. This is merely
by way of identifying their style. In
stead of drapery several rows of ruf-
tles across the back. in the right posi-
ton, entitle Il frock to be classed In
the distinguished group of hustle
dresses. They bear about as much re-
sembance to the hustle dress of the
seventies as an automobile does to a
spring wagon. In nearly all Of them
an overdress is draped and worn over
an undersklrt made Of the same ma
terial or of a lining goods faced up with
cloth like the Overdress. This seems
to be the easiest way Of managing the
drapery. Some beautiful models in
velvet are shown in which the ton
neau skirt and hustle back have been
combined in once-piece frocks that are
marvels of chic style.
A quaint twO-piece frock made of a
wool twill brings the hustle to mind
with deep, double fold in the goods
across the back Of the oyerdress and
the material gathered in under the sec
Ond fold. A fitted bodice with basque
at the back, is suggestion from the
same era as the bustle-back. At each
side wide belt buttons ON and ex'
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31

California forests tests were made
which further demonstrated the al
vantages of the bedding out system
of handling sheep over the old meth
cd of close herding with dogs. Ad-
vance was made in the methods OF
sailing cattle and in showing the
value of well-distributed watering
places. On a number of forests DEM
onstration tests we're made of eradi-
cation of the poisonous tall larkspur'
In every case, the report states, the
losses from poisoning were reduced
to an extent which more than justi-
fled the cost. Minor investigations
were also started to work out meth
ods of getting rid of other poisonous
plants.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
THRIFT STAMPS FOR
THE SMALL SAVERS

1t is pointed out by the Treasury
Department that Thrift Stamps are
not made redeemable in cash for the
reason that these stamps are simply
intended as a convenient method for
the small savers to accumulate
enough to purchase War Savings
Stamps, which bear interest and are
redeemable in cash.
In addition, to provide for redemp-
tion for these Thrift Stamps would
involve such an amount of detailed
accounting and labor and expense ac
to impair the practicability of their
use. In fact, they would be more
trouble and expense to the govern
ment possibly than they are worth.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
Big Demand for
Forest Ranges

A continued increase in the de-
mand for permits to Craze livestock
on the national forests and the ne
cessity of going ahead with the work
of developing the forest ranges to
the utmost are emphasized by Acting
Forester A. F. Potter in the annual
report of the Forest Service. The
settlement Of the public domain
brings new applicants for grazing
privileges with each succeeding sea-
son, while the continued high prices
received for meat, wool and hides
are an incentive for the older permit
tees to endeavcr to increase their
numbers. New permits for an in
creased number of animals and an
advance in the grazing fees made
during the year brought the total re-
ceipts from grazing up to $1,549,-
OO0.'
The winter season of 1861 was
the most disastrous the range stock
men of the west have ever known,
Mr.. Potter states. There have been
years when the local losses were
heavier, but never when the losses
were so general in every range state.
AS a result of continued severe
weather throughout the winter
months and scarcity of hay which
was hard to get at any price, stock
men suffered severe losses. The
lamb crop for the entire west was
probably Is to 20 per cent below the
average, while the calf crop was con-
siderably below normal Because of
the shortage of feed on the open
range, the national forests were
opened to grazing in advance of the
regular season. and several hundred
thousand sheep and cattle we're ad-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31

pocket. 1t is by s inches irt size.
@. How large is a War-Savings
Stamp?
A. 1t is about the size of four
postage stamps and green in color.
Q. How large is a War-Savings
Certificate?
A. 1t is a folder, size 4 by s inch
es, containing 20 spaces for War-Say~
ings Stamps.
@. Where can information be OBJ
tanned regarding War-Savings Ger
tificates and Thrift Stamps?
A. At postoffices, banks or other
agencies, or by addressing the Ma
tional WarrSavings Committee,
Washington, D. g.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
|U.S. Saving Stamps
Continued from Mondays issue.)
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CONTINUED from Mondays issue0
Transfer.
O. Can sell or transfer my War
Savings Certificate to anyone?
A. No. The certificate is not
transferable and is of value to the
owner only, except in case of death
or disability.
@. Should l sell my Thrift Card
TO anyone?
A. No. Your Thrift Card has
your name on it and should be filled
with sixteen 25-cent Thrift Stamps
and exchanged at a postoffice, bank
or other authorized agency for a
War-Savings Stamp.
Registration.
@. Should | register a War-SaN-
ings Certificate'
A. Yes, if you wish to secure pay
ment in case the certificate is lost.
O. Am | required to register it?
A. No.
@. Where can ! register 1t?
A. At any postoffice of the first,
second or third class, subject to such
regulations as the postmaster general
may prescribe.
@. When can | register?
A. At the time of purchase or any
later time.
Q. Is there any charge for regis
tration?
A. No.
@. Can I register Thrift Stamps or
my Thrift Card?
A. No.
@. Can I register a War-Savlngs
Stamp that is not attached to War
Savings Certificate?
A, No.
Q. Can | register a War-Savings
Certificate for anyone else?
A. No.
@. Should a married woman use
her own or her husbands name when
registering?
A. Her Own-Mrs. Mary Brown
not Mrs. John Brown.
@. Suppose married woman
wishes to surrender her War-Savinge
Certificate which is registered in hel
maiden name?
A. She should sign herself Mary
Jones, now by marriage Mary Brown
@ If have five War-Savings
Stamps on my WartSavings Certifi
cate and have it registered and | put
one more stamp on, must l have il
registered again to have protection
on my sixth stamp?
A. Yes. Each stamp must be reg
istered.
@. If | lose some detached Thrift
Stamps, can get my money back?
A. No. These stamps are of value
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31

tends about the waist. The plain
sleeves are narrowed along the fore
arm and fit snugly. They fasten with
four buttons and buttOnhOles. Plain
bone buttons are in keeping with the
practical character of this dress, and q
detachable collar of crepe de chine
finishes the neck that is high at the
back and has short v-shaped opening
at the front.
"Bustle-back" has quite wide ap'
plicatiOn and covers almost any sort OF
fullness or drapery arranged acrOs,
the back of the dress or coat. Vel
veteen suits with fitted coats are very
smart with the short coat portions Gov
cred with narrow ruffles. These are
scant across the front and sides and
full at the back, set on In rows witt
lines lifting toward the back, so thai
the suit has the same effect as hustle
frock, when the coat Is on. The ten
dency is toward narrow, plain under
skirts and draped tunics rather than 10
the direction of one-piece frOcks, wheE
the style featured is the bustle-back
but in view of the success of this new
departure we may expect many devel'
opments Of it.
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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31


Payment at Maturity.
O. Where does the United States
government pay the s. on January
/. 1928, for each WarSavings Stamp
attached to a War-Savings Certifi-
cate?
A. At either the Treasury Depart
ment in Washington or at any money
order postoffice after ten (10) days
notice.
@. Where is payment made if the
certificate is registered?
A. At the postoffice where the
certificate is registered.
Payment Before Maturity.
O, If it is necessary before Janu-
airy /, 1928, to have money for my
War-Savings Certificate, how can I
get it?
A. If it is not registered, take it
to any money order postoffice and it
will be redeemed, after ten days
written demand as prescribed by the
rules of the Postoffice Department.
If registered, take it to the postoffice
where registered.
Q. What do get in cash for each
War-Savings Stamp attached to my
War-Savings Certificate if surren.
der it?
A. The amount is indicated on the
table which is printed on the back of
each War-Savings Certificate.
Q. Can surrender my Thrift Card
for Cash?
A. No.
O. If I must have money on my
Thrift Card and Thrift Stamps, how
can | obtain it?
A. By filling the Thrift Card and
exchanging it for War-Savings
Stamp, which has redeemable
value.
Q. Is the postoffice the only place
where | can surrender my WARSAW
ings Certificate before its maturity
and get MY money back?
A. Yes.
Q. How much notice must l give
the postoffice?
A. Ten days notice.
@. If l should find it necessary to
surrender my War-Savings Certif.-
cate for cash, what rate of interest
would | receive on my investment?
A. A little less than per cent.
The value of stamp for each month
is shown in the following:
January, 1918, $4.12; 1919, s4.24.
1920, $4.S6; 1921 $4.4S; 1922,
$3.50.
February, 1918, s4.1S; 1919,
$4.25; 1920, s4.37; 1921, s4.4S;
1922, s4.61.
March, 1918, s4.14; 1919, $4.26;
1920, $4.9S; 1921, $3.50; 1922,
$4.62.
April, 1918, s4.15; 1919, s4.27:
1920, $4.SS; 1921, $4.51; 1922,
$4.6S.
May, 1918, $4.1s; 1919, s4.2S;
1920, $4.4O; 1921, $4,52; 1922,
$4.64.
June, 1918. s4.17; 1919, $4.29;
1920, s4.41; 1921, $4.5S; 1922,
$4.65.
July. 1918, s4.1S; 1919, s4.3O;
1920, SAP; 1921, $4.54; 1922,
$4.66,
August, 1918, s4.1s; 1919, s4,S1;
1920, s4.4S; 1921, $4.55; 1922,
$4.67.
September, 1919. s4.2O; 1919,
s4.S2; 1920, $4.44; 1921. $4.56:
1922, sass.
October, 1918. s4.21; 1919, s4,S3'
1920, s4,45; 1921, $4.57; 1922,
$4.69.
November, 1918, s4.22; 1919,
s4.34; 1920, s4.46; 1921, SASS;
1922, $4.7O.
December, 1918, s4,2S; 1919,
s4.35; 1920 s4.47; 1921, $4.5s:
1922, $4.71.
January 1, 1923, SIS.
@. If have registered WARSAW
ings Certificate in one city and ]
move to another, do l have to go back
to the city where registered to get
my money?
A. No. You may, by applying to
the postmaster where your certificate
was registered, have your registra-
tion card transferred to any postof-
flee you may designate.
Q. Can I write my name on a
stamp to identify it?
A. Yes.
Information.
Q. How large is a Thrift Stamp?
A. It is slightly larger than a
| o oont nostaua ctonn ond oroan in
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31

Remember the wheatless and meat
less days and keep them wholly.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-31
Information.

Q. How large is a Thrift Stamp?
A. 1t is slightly larger than a
2-cent postage stamp and green in
color.
@. What size is a Thrift Card?
A. Contains spaces for 16 Thrift
Stamps and, when folded, fits the